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FN03 FOA

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,863 mi
Last recorded125,863 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 FOA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,863 miles

Front Both front anti roll bar deteriorated have advised presenter

Lowered suspension all round but not fouling

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 113,809 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 113,615 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and has damage to inner sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,831 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,799 miles

slight movement in n/s and o/s top suspension mount front

Fail 20 Mar 2015 94,799 miles

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

slight movement in n/s and o/s top suspension mount front

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,193 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,613 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 72,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side tyre wearing on inner edge but no cords exposed

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,869 miles

centre silencer bracket broken

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,135 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

coolant low

coolant warning light on

damage to n/s mirror casing

dampness around power steering pipes

exhaust corroded

front brake discs liped

n/s lower arm bushes age cracking

o/s lower arm inner rear bush heavily unbonding

play in exterior mirrors

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads appear on limit

service light on

Fail 19 Mar 2010 64,135 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s lower arm bushes age cracking

play in exterior mirrors

o/s lower arm inner rear bush heavily unbonding

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

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

brake pad warning light on

coolant low

coolant warning light on

damage to n/s mirror casing

dampness around power steering pipes

exhaust corroded

front brake discs liped

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads appear on limit

service light on

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,053 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pad warning light on

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc wearing

front pads worn low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s lower arm inner rear bush worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads close to limit

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 5 Jun 2009 59,053 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pad warning light on

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc wearing

front pads worn low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s lower arm inner rear bush worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads close to limit

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,588 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

n/s door mirror cracked

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Fail 29 May 2008 50,514 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pad warning light on dash

n/s door mirror cracked

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,206 miles

please see the advisory forn issued on previous MOT failure, in addition any new advisories on this page

Fail 15 Jun 2007 43,206 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded at joints

pad warning light on dash

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,771 miles

exhaust corroded

large stone chip in windscreen

rear number plate water damaged

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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FN03 FOA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FN03 FOA, 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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FN03 FOA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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