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FM03 TVC

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,597 mi
Last recorded115,597 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 TVC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,597 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 115,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 108,076 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT FRAYING

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND OFF SIDE REAR

STRONG ADVISE:ALL TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION/PERISHED,OFF SIDE FRONT WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 3 Oct 2017 108,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OFF SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT FRAYING

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND OFF SIDE REAR

STRONG ADVISE:ALL TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION/PERISHED,OFF SIDE FRONT WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 12 Sep 2016 105,581 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

NEAR SIDE MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

OFF SIDE FRONT C.V GAITOR IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE BIND

TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,339 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,405 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,777 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,673 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 62,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,411 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 62,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf undertray loose

Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,247 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,749 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 39,745 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

N/s door mirror glass cracked.

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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FM03 TVC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM03 TVC, 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 FM03 TVC registered?

FM03 TVC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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