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FN03 FPT

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,559 mi
Last recorded214,559 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 FPT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 214,559 miles

damage at o/s outer sill

n/s wiper touching scuttle

both front tyres worn on edges

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

child seat fitted at n/s/r

accident damage at o/s/f wing area etc

all rear brake pipes rusty

n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn and perished

o/s/f fog lamp inop

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 31 Aug 2018 214,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

accident damage at o/s/f wing area etc

all rear brake pipes rusty

both front tyres worn on edges

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

child seat fitted at n/s/r

damage at o/s outer sill

n/s handbrake cable in poor condition

n/s wiper touching scuttle

n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn and perished

o/s/f fog lamp inop

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 4 Sep 2017 204,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer wing damaged and o/s outer sill no sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

midd exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2017 204,518 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror body (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure damaged (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer wing damaged and o/s outer sill no sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

midd exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2016 182,491 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 182,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working on permanently (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 174,573 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front bottom arms rear bushes starting to split away

chip in screen

n/s/r has a steel wheel fitted

rear exhaust outer skin coming off

rear springs rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2015 174,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front bottom arms rear bushes starting to split away

chip in screen

n/s/r handbrake lever not on stop

rear springs rusty

Pass 2 May 2014 162,807 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear exhaust system deterioated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 154,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 145,272 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 137,419 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 137,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 118,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 118,928 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 104,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r door latch insecure

windows inoperative

Pass 22 Apr 2008 104,602 miles

n/s/r door latch insecure

windows inoperative

Fail 2 May 2007 88,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 88,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 68,806 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FPT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FPT, 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 FPT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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