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CX03 BXV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,364 mi
Last recorded129,364 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 BXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 129,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 127,137 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 119,265 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 113,208 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 107,249 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 107,248 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 99,815 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 99,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 91,920 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 81,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,112 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 68,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 61,570 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 61,567 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 May 2007 56,469 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 49,096 miles

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

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

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 BXV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXV, 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 BXV registered?

CX03 BXV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is CX03 BXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX03 BXV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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