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MW03 FMP

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,832 mi
Last recorded156,832 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 FMP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 156,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 138,655 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 117,255 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 117,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 97,919 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 88,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 88,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,340 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 69,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,165 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 52,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 25 Oct 2008 52,808 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,140 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 34,226 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 FMP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMP, 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 FMP registered?

MW03 FMP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is MW03 FMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW03 FMP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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