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DN03 MWP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,623 mi
Last recorded137,623 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 MWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,623 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 132,557 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 125,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front tyres over half worn

Pass 2 Dec 2016 116,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 116,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front boost pipe insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Dec 2015 108,731 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush of front arm marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush of front arm marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside under tray insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front boost pipe insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Oct 2014 99,506 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Oct 2014 99,502 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,813 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,449 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,402 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CUTS IN TREAD PATERN

Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,777 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 29,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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DN03 MWP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red 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 DN03 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

DN03 MWP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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