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FP03 XTA

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,803 mi
Last recorded179,803 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 XTA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 179,803 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 171,137 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 171,087 miles

Emissions not tested due to missing catalyst. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has got hot. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 164,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 164,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 152,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 138,200 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,049 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 123,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 108,231 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2010 80,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 80,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,455 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 69,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,552 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,444 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 46,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

Pass 4 May 2006 32,547 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 32,547 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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FP03 XTA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FP03 XTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP03 XTA registered?

FP03 XTA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is FP03 XTA safe to buy?

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