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FAZ 9420

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,169 mi
Last recorded135,169 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAZ 9420
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 135,169 miles

All brake pipes at rear corroding

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 135,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes at rear corroding

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 129,097 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,373 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 117,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,280 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 98,462 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 98,446 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,713 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,371 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 63,371 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 100,392 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 79,280 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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FAZ 9420 is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FAZ 9420, 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 FAZ 9420 registered?

FAZ 9420 is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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