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FY03 VHE

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,112 mi
Last recorded151,112 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VHE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 151,112 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 144,213 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 135,235 miles

EML on dash

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately nut on but not fully (no play) (2.2.C.1e)

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

minor exhaust blow

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight binding o/s/r wheel

window screen has damage to the outside swept area

Fail 31 May 2017 135,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

EML on dash

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

Windscreen has damage to the outside swept area not in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

minor exhaust blow

oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 127,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 121,947 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 May 2014 114,926 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 109,862 miles

brake warning light on

engine managment light on

Pass 14 May 2012 99,335 miles

brake pad warning lamp on, pad's look ok

exhaust mount broken, not effecting system security

Fail 12 May 2012 99,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning lamp on, pad's look ok

exhaust mount broken, not effecting system security

Pass 14 May 2011 89,956 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 75,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 75,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2009 60,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 60,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2008 49,451 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 41,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 34,905 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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FY03 VHE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY03 VHE, 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 FY03 VHE registered?

FY03 VHE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is FY03 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 VHE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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