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MW03 SXS

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,799 mi
Last recorded87,799 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 SXS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 87,799 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch worn

Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,692 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake low effort 17%

Fail 11 Oct 2018 82,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake low effort 17%

Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,512 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 74,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,952 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,575 miles

front and centre exhaust brackets insecure

slight haze around fuel filter

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,628 miles

some imbalance and travel on footbrake

Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,083 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 41,065 miles

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

N/S/R tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Slight ovality on front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,065 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Slight ovality on front brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,440 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,913 miles

both rear tyres cracking and tread low

n/s/rear pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,064 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 23,847 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,670 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 SXS is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

MW03 SXS is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is MW03 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW03 SXS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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