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MW03 EPU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,100 mi
Last recorded99,100 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 EPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 99,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 92,908 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 92,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 83,901 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 83,901 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lense broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age cracks. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 79,616 miles

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

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Fail 22 May 2017 79,431 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 12 May 2016 75,672 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 75,672 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 71,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust system in deterioration

Fail 21 May 2015 71,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust system in deterioration

Pass 23 May 2014 59,323 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,833 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,354 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 52,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,967 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,716 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 42,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,379 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,661 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 29,661 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,886 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 16,227 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,227 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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MW03 EPU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MW03 EPU, 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 MW03 EPU registered?

MW03 EPU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is MW03 EPU safe to buy?

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