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MX03 LXP

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,255 mi
Last recorded139,255 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2017 139,255 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rust under the chassis

Fail 2 Jul 2017 139,255 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rust under the chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2016 125,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 125,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 125,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted and rear bush split (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened subframe accident damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 115,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant is below the minimum

offside rear tyre is a winter tyre

oil needs topping up

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,424 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 87,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,625 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 21 Jun 2011 72,450 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 72,450 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2010 63,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 54,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2008 44,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,145 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 32,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,409 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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MX03 LXP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LXP, 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 MX03 LXP registered?

MX03 LXP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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