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MW03 NCD

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,071 mi
Last recorded86,071 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 NCD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,071 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,071 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust hanger broken off of exhaust

low in oil

o/s/r brake sticky

water damage to both reg plates

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust hanger broken off of exhaust

low in oil

o/s/r brake sticky

water damage to both reg plates

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,661 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 73,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,782 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 65,782 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 56,974 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 56,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,440 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,731 miles

all tyres starting to split on sidewalls

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,180 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 NCD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW03 NCD registered?

MW03 NCD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is MW03 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW03 NCD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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