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FB03 JPV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,177 mi
Last recorded62,177 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 JPV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2014 62,177 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,177 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,497 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,536 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 35,536 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 26,205 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 26,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Pass 10 May 2008 20,115 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges.

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

Nearside front wiper slightly smeary

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,592 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 11,745 miles

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

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

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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FB03 JPV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FB03 JPV, 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 FB03 JPV registered?

FB03 JPV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FB03 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 JPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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