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DN03 MZZ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,019 mi
Last recorded154,019 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 154,019 miles

Nearside Rear h/brake efficiency slightly low

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 154,007 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken mid section (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake calliper leaking from copper sill area (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from washer (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 140,013 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2017 136,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 136,592 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 89% (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 132,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 127,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 120,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on dash .

Pass 8 Jan 2013 114,828 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 110,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 110,110 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 98,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 98,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 82,838 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 69,152 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 69,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 16 Oct 2007 54,370 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 38,693 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MZZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MZZ, 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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DN03 MZZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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