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L4 CUO

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

191,417 mi
Last recorded191,417 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 CUO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 191,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 171,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 163,987 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 163,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2022 160,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 157,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 154,988 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 154,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 152,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 144,933 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

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

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

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 144,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Front chips on windscreen.

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

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

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 140,557 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 10 Sep 2016 140,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front chips on windscreen.

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,380 miles

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

bottom engine covers fitted.

chips on windscreen.

coolant level low.

engine oil level low.

rear wiper blade split.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2014 124,362 miles

offside visual tell tale inoprotive but audio working

Fail 4 Oct 2014 124,362 miles

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

offside visual tell tale inoprotive but audio working

Pass 24 Aug 2013 111,620 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 103,200 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 103,200 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

TAX DISC IS NOT DISPLAYED ON WINDSCREEN.

engine oil requires top up.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,244 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 92,471 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,618 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 83,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,341 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 75,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,644 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 54,644 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,145 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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L4 CUO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 L4 CUO, 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 L4 CUO registered?

L4 CUO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is L4 CUO safe to buy?

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