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MW03 FME

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,391 mi
Last recorded101,391 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 FME
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 101,391 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 101,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,062 miles

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

cover missing, n/s number plate lamp

Fail 11 Mar 2011 92,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

cover missing, n/s number plate lamp

Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,235 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 75,235 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 75,107 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 75,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet hard to open(linkage sized)

rear brake discs low

Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,395 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 67,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 58,142 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,286 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 FME is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FME, 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 FME registered?

MW03 FME is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is MW03 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW03 FME shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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