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M12 BRA

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,727 mi
Last recorded70,727 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 BRA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 70,727 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 65,793 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 60,652 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 55,974 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 53,991 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 50,099 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 46,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,121 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 42,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,448 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,553 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,394 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,676 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 14,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,342 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 13,342 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 11,944 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,262 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 8,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,627 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,103 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 5,631 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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M12 BRA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M12 BRA, 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 M12 BRA registered?

M12 BRA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is M12 BRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 BRA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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