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MW03 EPX

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,032 mi
Last recorded77,032 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 EPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,032 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,972 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks between treads but not deep enough to reach ply or cords at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2016 72,972 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks between treads but not deep enough to reach ply or cords at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2015 64,123 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 64,123 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,446 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 59,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

various warning lights on dash including battery light

Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,165 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 51,789 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 51,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 48,569 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

not able to carry out emmisions test due to condition of exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,853 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 41,722 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 41,722 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,481 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 35,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s side sill outer skin damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,955 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s side sill outer skin damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,654 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 EPX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EPX, 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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MW03 EPX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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