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M14 NGX

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,727 mi
Last recorded121,727 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 NGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 121,727 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 121,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,189 miles

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

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

n/s/r handbrake cable has slight play but not fouling

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/R seat not hold up right positon

Fail 24 Feb 2014 95,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/R seat not hold up right positon

Pass 16 Feb 2013 88,677 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 88,677 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 88,574 miles

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

nera side front shocker mist with oil

Pass 25 Feb 2012 77,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,840 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 58,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,677 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 42,078 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 42,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE, 205/55/ZR16 94W

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,366 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 26,366 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M14 NGX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M14 NGX, 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 M14 NGX registered?

M14 NGX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is M14 NGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M14 NGX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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