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AU03 MSX

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,431 mi
Last recorded143,431 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 MSX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 143,431 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 143,157 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 0n caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 125,919 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 125,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,801 miles

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

small crack o/s of windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2013 100,495 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,796 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,170 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,500 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 59,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,857 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,959 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
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AU03 MSX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MSX, 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.

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What year was AU03 MSX registered?

AU03 MSX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 August 2003.

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