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EU03 SYG

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,584 mi
Last recorded146,584 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 SYG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 146,584 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 146,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,476 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 131,476 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 118,931 miles

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

nearside rear fog lamp damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2011 118,931 miles

nearside rear fog lamp damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2010 104,926 miles

slight play to nearside of steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2010 104,926 miles

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

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

slight play to nearside of steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2009 89,440 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 77,565 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 63,157 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 63,157 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,266 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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EU03 SYG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EU03 SYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU03 SYG registered?

EU03 SYG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is EU03 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 SYG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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