MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
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
slight movement in n/s and o/s top suspension mount front
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
off side tyre wearing on inner edge but no cords exposed
centre silencer bracket broken
front tyres worn on inner edge
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
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
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
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
brake pad warning light on dash
n/s door mirror cracked
unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted
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
please see the advisory forn issued on previous MOT failure, in addition any new advisories on this page
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
exhaust corroded
large stone chip in windscreen
rear number plate water damaged
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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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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