CarVerify

Free Car Check

MX03 ETY

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,287 mi
Last recorded61,287 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 ETY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 61,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 56,391 miles

n.s sid miror cracked

Fail 29 May 2013 56,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 May 2013 56,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

195/65/15/91t

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

nearside door mirror damaged

spare tyre worn to limit

strong advisory that the offside front tyre is worn to limit and perishing (advise replacement)

strong advisory that the offside rear tyre inner side wall is perishing (advise replacement)

very strong advisory that all four brake discs are badly corroded (advise replacement)

Pass 16 May 2012 52,763 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

fuel filter corrodeing

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre close to limit / perishing

spare tyre worn to limit

strong advisory that the front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

very strong advisory that the rear brake discs are badly corroded (advise replacement)

Fail 15 May 2012 52,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

195/65/15/91t

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

fuel filter corrodeing

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre close to limit / perishing

spare tyre worn to limit

strong advisory that the front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

very strong advisory that the rear brake discs are badly corroded (advise replacement)

Pass 12 May 2011 46,524 miles

Front Brake Discs Rusty On Inner

Near Side Front Wing Mirror Damaged

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

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

Rear Brake Disc's Rusty And Pitted

Fail 12 May 2011 46,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake Discs Rusty On Inner

Near Side Front Wing Mirror Damaged

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

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

Rear Brake Disc's Rusty And Pitted

Pass 24 May 2010 34,890 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 May 2009 30,336 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 30,336 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,494 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 27 Feb 2006 13,637 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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MX03 ETY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MX03 ETY, 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

How do I check the history of MX03 ETY?

You can check the full history of MX03 ETY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MX03 ETY registered?

MX03 ETY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is MX03 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX03 ETY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX03 ETY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MX03 ETY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.