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DN03 YOK

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,541 mi
Last recorded138,541 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 YOK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 138,541 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes and rear axle

Fail 22 Mar 2018 138,465 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil level too low, exhaust leaking at front pipe (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% front brake disks corroded (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EPC light on dashboard

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

some brake pipes coating swelled

Pass 28 Oct 2016 128,671 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

eml lit on dash

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2016 128,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault epc (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 109,531 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,530 miles

no nearside mirror

Fail 1 Oct 2013 104,527 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

no nearside mirror

Pass 10 Oct 2012 100,032 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 90,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,568 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 76,568 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,605 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,605 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Rear washer not working

Rear wiper split

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,867 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 47,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,711 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 31,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,248 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 YOK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YOK, 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 YOK registered?

DN03 YOK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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