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FY03 UAW

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,431 mi
Last recorded145,431 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UAW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 145,431 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 145,431 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 134,231 miles

Front coil spring corroded both corroded at the top. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear suspension arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 134,231 miles

Front coil spring corroded both corroded at the top. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear suspension arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 122,663 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 122,611 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 114,579 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle exhaust joint corroded

rear both sides shock absorber corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,556 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 98,074 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 98,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,752 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 87,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,563 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,576 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,402 miles

chip in screen zone b

small cuts N/S rear tyre wall

Pass 10 Jul 2006 28,892 miles

rear tyres close to illegal point

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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FY03 UAW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY03 UAW, 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 FY03 UAW registered?

FY03 UAW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 July 2003.

Is FY03 UAW safe to buy?

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