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EU03 SZP

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,314 mi
Last recorded109,314 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 SZP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 109,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 109,313 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 105,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 101,293 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,647 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 87,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,258 miles

chips in screen

engine damp with oil

front brake pads worn

nearside front shock damp with fluid

Fail 6 Jul 2015 83,227 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in screen

engine damp with oil

front brake pads worn

nearside front shock damp with fluid

Pass 22 Feb 2014 67,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2013 60,470 miles

Both Front Wiper Baldes Starting To Smear

Child Seat Fitted To Nearside Front & Offside Rear Not Alowing Examination Of Seatbelt

Chip In Windscreen

Coolant Level Appears Low

Nearside Front Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To Perrish

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Starting To Perrish

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre Getting Low On Inner Edge

Oil Leak

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,470 miles

Both Front Wiper Baldes Starting To Smear

Child Seat Fitted To Nearside Front & Offside Rear Not Alowing Examination Of Seatbelt

Chip In Windscreen

Coolant Level Appears Low

Nearside Front Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To Perrish

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Starting To Perrish

Offside Rear Tyre Getting Low On Inner Edge

Oil Leak

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,432 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 52,428 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,561 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Feb 2010 43,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,506 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 38,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,185 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,628 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 14,240 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 SZP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EU03 SZP, 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 EU03 SZP registered?

EU03 SZP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EU03 SZP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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