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J4 XEO

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,267 mi
Last recorded147,267 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 XEO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 147,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 149,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 138,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2016 124,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 124,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,012 miles

exhaust blow at all joins

rear exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 102,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust blow at all joins

rear exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2014 98,595 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside washer not supplying any fluid

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 98,595 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Nearside washer not supplying any fluid

Pass 12 Sep 2013 96,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear coil spring incomplete but does not effect the function of the spring

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,219 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 89,219 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,281 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,771 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,936 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,459 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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J4 XEO 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 J4 XEO, 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 J4 XEO registered?

J4 XEO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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