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LN03 CHL

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,327 mi
Last recorded156,327 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 CHL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 156,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 156,199 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 151,331 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 141,251 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 130,559 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 122,351 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,845 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 23 Aug 2012 109,845 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 100,273 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Dec 2010 84,290 miles

Air bag light on.

Fail 3 Dec 2010 84,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Air bag light on.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,421 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,001 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 55,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,694 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,126 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,651 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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LN03 CHL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LN03 CHL, 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 LN03 CHL registered?

LN03 CHL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is LN03 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 CHL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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