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FJ03 LVW

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,827 mi
Last recorded95,827 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 LVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 95,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 95,827 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,892 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,995 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,024 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 55,530 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 55,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,316 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 43,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,624 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 25,327 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING UNEVENLY

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,327 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING UNEVENLY

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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FJ03 LVW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ03 LVW, 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

How do I check the history of FJ03 LVW?

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What year was FJ03 LVW registered?

FJ03 LVW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FJ03 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 LVW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ03 LVW have outstanding finance?

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