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LJ03 TTY

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,358 mi
Last recorded140,358 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 TTY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 140,358 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front track rod ends perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

damage both inner sills

Pass 14 Jul 2016 140,358 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front and rear lights (1.7.5a)

advice damage to both os and ns sills

engine management light on

Fail 5 Jul 2016 140,357 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing unable to find (5.1.1)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear tyres (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front and rear lights (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advice damage to both os and ns sills

engine management light on

Fail 3 Sep 2015 138,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE MISFIRING AT IDLE.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS DAMAGED/DISTORTED.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE,

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 129,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills are damaged

front tyres is a different size to rears 250/55R16 195/60R15

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 119,641 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 119,641 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

rear brakes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 111,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 111,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 110,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 110,791 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ECU light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 102,118 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 102,092 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

both rear suspension bump stops cracking

engine management light on

pin hole in offside inner driveshaft gaiter

play in front antiroll bar bushes

rear axle beam bushes cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,723 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 92,723 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 83,672 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 83,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 75,052 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 75,049 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,841 miles

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

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)

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

both sides front wiper blades smearing screen

epc warning light staying on

Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,373 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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LJ03 TTY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LJ03 TTY, 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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LJ03 TTY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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