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FX03 EMK

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 EMK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2026

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 82,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 77,566 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 72,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen washer pipe split

Pass 14 Mar 2020 67,813 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 60,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 60,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,030 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 54,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,562 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,089 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,524 miles

rear brake disc pads low?

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,344 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,476 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,792 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,861 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,354 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,844 miles

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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FX03 EMK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX03 EMK, 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

How do I check the history of FX03 EMK?

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What year was FX03 EMK registered?

FX03 EMK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is FX03 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 EMK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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