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DN03 MWL

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,590 mi
Last recorded155,590 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 MWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 155,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 154,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 146,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres near or on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 146,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres near or on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 132,772 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 119,879 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,986 miles

front brake pads may be worn low

Pass 29 May 2015 91,486 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,260 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 70,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 48,676 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 48,676 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,459 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,830 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,872 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,167 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 271,051 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,419 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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DN03 MWL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN03 MWL, 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 DN03 MWL registered?

DN03 MWL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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