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FY03 YWM

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,015 mi
Last recorded99,015 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 99,015 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

possible wear to o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jun 2014 99,010 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

possible wear to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,725 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 93,725 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,842 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 9 Jul 2012 85,814 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,339 miles

nearside rear disc worn

Fail 12 Jul 2011 82,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear disc worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 74,225 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 65,540 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 55,046 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,796 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 42,796 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,939 miles

rear indicators starting to flash white

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 YWM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

FY03 YWM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is FY03 YWM safe to buy?

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