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CX03 BWK

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,824 mi
Last recorded116,824 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 BWK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 116,824 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 115,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 115,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 115,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,219 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 115,068 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 114,673 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 114,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 114,652 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 108,646 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 105,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 105,698 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,421 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 95,092 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 87,169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,827 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,758 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 70,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,839 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 55,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 36,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,973 miles

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

some wear in front discs

Fail 6 Mar 2006 28,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

some wear in front discs

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 BWK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CX03 BWK, 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 CX03 BWK registered?

CX03 BWK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is CX03 BWK safe to buy?

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