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LO03 OTF

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,915 mi
Last recorded122,915 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 OTF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 122,915 miles

headlights deteriorating

Fail 26 Aug 2015 122,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (1.9.2a)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both sills damaged

Coolant leak from around radiator

Exhaust bracket broken but system still adequatly secure

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 22 May 2014 116,536 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 116,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 105,241 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 99,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front fog lamps staying illuminated with sidelamps

offside front outer wing damaged

Fail 2 May 2012 99,765 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front fog lamps staying illuminated with sidelamps

offside front outer wing damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,489 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,040 miles

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

slight damage to front floors

undergaurd insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2009 66,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

slight damage to front floors

undergaurd insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2007 51,353 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 33,235 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)

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut

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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LO03 OTF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LO03 OTF, 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 LO03 OTF registered?

LO03 OTF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LO03 OTF safe to buy?

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