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M40 BPK

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 BPK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 87,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 87,046 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 87,046 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,779 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,701 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured bulb has darkened (1.1.A.3e)

both front wiper blades starting to split at ends.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,601 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 83,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,960 miles

Battery warning lamp on

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 81,960 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Battery warning lamp on

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,376 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 80,376 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,494 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,599 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,048 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,996 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,204 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 66,204 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 65,980 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 65,980 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 64,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 57,067 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 57,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M40 BPK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M40 BPK, 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 M40 BPK registered?

M40 BPK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is M40 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 BPK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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