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CX03 BNL

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,643 mi
Last recorded139,643 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 BNL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 139,643 miles

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

Offside 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 seats removed

Fail 15 Jul 2017 139,603 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 132,326 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 132,326 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 118,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 118,695 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 114,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S MIRROR COVER / O/S NUMBER PLATE LENS MISSING / CORROSION ON N/S/R SPRING / SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 11 Apr 2014 114,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S MIRROR COVER / O/S NUMBER PLATE LENS MISSING / CORROSION ON N/S/R SPRING / SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Mar 2013 108,934 miles

SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK / O/S/R SPRING CORRODING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS

Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,845 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 93,409 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 93,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise minor blow at exhaust joints

advise rear indicator colour fading

strong advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2009 73,570 miles

advise front wipers hard deteriorating

advise rear indicator colour deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,734 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 38,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 25,986 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 25,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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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CX03 BNL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CX03 BNL, 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

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What year was CX03 BNL registered?

CX03 BNL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CX03 BNL safe to buy?

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