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LX03 MZL

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,416 mi
Last recorded115,416 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 MZL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 115,416 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 110,702 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Jan 2018 110,702 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Feb 2017 103,824 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 97,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted to the o/s/rear

Fail 28 Jan 2016 97,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to the o/s/rear

Pass 29 Jan 2015 94,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both n/plate lights dim.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 94,802 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both n/plate lights dim.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,263 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,548 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 87,190 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 83,062 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 83,062 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,152 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 78,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,771 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,910 miles

Rear tyres approaching legal limits. †O/S/F Fog lamp lens broken.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,027 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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LX03 MZL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LX03 MZL, 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 LX03 MZL registered?

LX03 MZL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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