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LJ03 XHY

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,380 mi
Last recorded16,380 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 XHY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 16,380 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 16,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 16,342 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 16,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,764 miles

Engine warning light on.

N/S/F and both rear tyres perished side walls.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 15,764 miles

Engine warning light on.

N/S/F and both rear tyres perished side walls.

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,704 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,247 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 10,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 9,183 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 9,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,223 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 5,108 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 XHY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XHY, 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 LJ03 XHY registered?

LJ03 XHY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 April 2003.

Is LJ03 XHY safe to buy?

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