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FG03 FCA

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,959 mi
Last recorded112,959 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FCA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 112,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear road springs rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

rear indicators slightly white

slight blow exhaust frexi pipe

Fail 7 Oct 2014 112,959 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear road springs rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

rear indicators slightly white

slight blow exhaust frexi pipe

Pass 8 Jun 2013 107,478 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 101,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 97,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,397 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 94,397 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 91,636 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 82,780 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 82,780 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,003 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,096 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FG03 FCA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG03 FCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG03 FCA registered?

FG03 FCA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is FG03 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 FCA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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