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DN03 YOV

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,123 mi
Last recorded112,123 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 YOV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,123 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge close to 1.6 mm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 112,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge close to 1.6 mm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,175 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass smashed

Fail 24 May 2016 105,173 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

n/s/f door mirror glass smashed

Pass 14 May 2015 96,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 May 2015 96,960 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 May 2014 88,523 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 May 2014 88,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 80,731 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 80,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

eml light on

Pass 30 May 2012 73,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,849 miles

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

nsf door mirror cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2011 65,849 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 59,769 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osr tyre outer tread wear small nail in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,393 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 55,393 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,489 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 48,245 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,265 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 YOV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow 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 YOV, 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 YOV registered?

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

Is DN03 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 YOV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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