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2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,666 mi
Last recorded145,666 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 VNC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 145,666 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/f o/s/f upper (5.3.2 (c))

n/s/f o/s/f jacking points distorted slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2020 137,103 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 121,929 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 116,237 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,498 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 106,636 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,851 miles

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

nearside headlamp clip broken but still secure.

oil on minimum.

stone chips on windscreen.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,556 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,103 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn/corroded on inner faces

play in steering rack inner joint on offside

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

signs of leak from steering rack, offside gaiter area

Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,103 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs worn/corroded on inner faces

play in steering rack inner joint on offside

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

signs of leak from steering rack, offside gaiter area

Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2011 76,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside steering rack has slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2011 76,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,410 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 12 May 2009 56,978 miles

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

Play in nearside steering rack

Pass 14 May 2008 50,697 miles

nearside wiper blade perishing

rear brake pads appear very low

rear wiper blade split

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 12 May 2008 50,697 miles

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

nearside wiper blade perishing

rear brake pads appear very low

rear wiper blade split

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 14 May 2007 43,505 miles

both front tyres are worn skightly

Fail 14 May 2007 43,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres are worn skightly

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,400 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 VNC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNC, 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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EU03 VNC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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