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LX03 JSV

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,689 mi
Last recorded142,689 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 JSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 142,689 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 142,689 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges,rear beam axle bushes perishing

screen damage

Pass 30 Jan 2012 134,824 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 134,824 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

EML light on

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 122,519 miles

e.m.l light on dash stays on

Pass 2 Dec 2009 109,606 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 109,606 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 93,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 82,712 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 74,552 miles

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

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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LX03 JSV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX03 JSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX03 JSV registered?

LX03 JSV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LX03 JSV safe to buy?

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