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FD03 EXK

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,351 mi
Last recorded168,351 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 EXK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 168,351 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

car lowered

coil springs rusty

rear axle rusty

sill covers fitted

sills damaged

temp repair to exhaust

wing liners missing

Fail 1 Jun 2018 168,333 miles

Driver's airbag missing steering wheel (7.1.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking Rack boots. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Inner rack knuckle. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Inner rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

car lowered

rear axle rusty

sill covers fitted

sills damaged

wing liners missing

Pass 3 Jun 2017 160,554 miles

OSF track rod end boot damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 149,310 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 138,824 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 126,865 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 118,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2012 109,287 miles

1 centre exhaust mounting missing.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

heatshield touching offside inner driveshaft joint.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 May 2011 99,487 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 99,469 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 92,764 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 79,914 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 70,441 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 56,420 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 56,420 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 40,565 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 EXK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EXK, 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 EXK registered?

FD03 EXK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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