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FN03 FRT

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,499 mi
Last recorded93,499 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,499 miles

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

brake pad wear light on

eml on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2016 93,490 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

slight wear on front brake discs [inner face]

warning lamps lit on dashboard

Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,577 miles

warning lamps lit on dashboard

Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket insecure (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

warning lamps lit on dashboard

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,553 miles

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

slight wear on front brake discs [inner face]

Fail 12 Sep 2014 85,553 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,006 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 78,004 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

slight damage to alloy outer bead on offside rear

Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,926 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 74,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,227 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Jun 2011 68,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

strong advise; offside steering rack knuckle very worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 61,482 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 61,482 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,194 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,194 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,947 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,546 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,465 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 FRT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FRT, 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 FN03 FRT registered?

FN03 FRT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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