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FD03 DDF

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,515 mi
Last recorded167,515 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DDF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 167,515 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 167,515 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 143,443 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 130,984 miles

slight brake bind nearside rear brake

Pass 17 May 2014 121,508 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 21 May 2013 110,964 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 105,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 92,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,762 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded...

Fail 1 Oct 2010 80,758 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded...

Pass 7 May 2009 60,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,002 miles

surface corrosion on all 4 disc brakes

Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,363 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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FD03 DDF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD03 DDF, 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 FD03 DDF registered?

FD03 DDF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is FD03 DDF safe to buy?

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