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FY03 VXZ

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,317 mi
Last recorded121,317 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VXZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 121,317 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 111,358 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,844 miles

slight play near side and offside inner tie rods.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,451 miles

rear brake discs corroded

e m light on

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint worn

Pass 8 Feb 2014 82,746 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 82,610 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,841 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,141 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,175 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,749 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,133 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,849 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 44,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,103 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 VXZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

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

Is FY03 VXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 VXZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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