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DA03 SYV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,088 mi
Last recorded122,088 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 SYV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 122,088 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 122,088 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear caliper will need replacing soon

Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 100,900 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,105 miles

Both front tyres getting close to limits

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,623 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 77,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,076 miles

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre perished/ worn outer edge

Fail 2 Jan 2014 72,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre perished/ worn outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2012 65,131 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,050 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,156 miles

COIL SPRINGS COMPLETE

STEERING RACK ARMS HAVE LITTLE PLAY

Pass 7 Aug 2010 46,690 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust hangers corroded

coil springs complete

handbrake slight travel

Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,416 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,381 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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DA03 SYV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA03 SYV, 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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DA03 SYV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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