CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU03 MLY

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,731 mi
Last recorded95,731 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 MLY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 95,731 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to windscreen

play in front suspension lower ball joint

rear axle beam rusty

rear brake discs rusty

rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 19 Jul 2022 95,730 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to windscreen

play in front suspension lower ball joint

rear axle beam rusty

rear brake discs rusty

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,214 miles

rear brake discs rusty on edge

rear tyres perished in tread

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to windscreen

front brake flexi ferrules rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2021 88,172 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to windscreen

front brake flexi ferrules rusty

rear brake discs rusty on edge

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Fail 5 Aug 2020 81,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3 out of 10 leds in high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 74,212 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers severely deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished excessively in tyre treads and heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in treads and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad more worn than other pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3 out of 10 leds in high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brakes heavy and hard to rotate road wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,909 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,474 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,555 miles

Exhaust sytem getting very rusty at rear.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 58,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,717 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,994 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 46,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,633 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,222 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,299 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,926 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU03 MLY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 MLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU03 MLY?

You can check the full history of AU03 MLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU03 MLY registered?

AU03 MLY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is AU03 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 MLY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU03 MLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU03 MLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.