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LE03 MLX

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,496 mi
Last recorded127,496 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 MLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 127,496 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 120,302 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 111,426 miles

Eml on

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

Under tray insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 111,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Eml on

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

Under tray insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 88,973 miles

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

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

center and rear exhaust mounting defective

Pass 17 Jun 2014 75,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 75,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,007 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bot6 rear tyres starting to perish in thread area

Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,724 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,874 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,758 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 May 2007 27,244 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 27,241 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,520 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)

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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LE03 MLX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LE03 MLX, 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 LE03 MLX registered?

LE03 MLX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is LE03 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 MLX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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