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NX03 DXL

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,298 mi
Last recorded116,298 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 DXL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 116,298 miles

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

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

engine management light staying on

Fail 22 Sep 2015 116,298 miles

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 26 Sep 2014 109,195 miles

battery warning light on

engine management light on

n/s front tyre tread worn

o/s front tyre tread on limit

oil leak

service brake slightly soft

slight service brake travel

Pass 27 Sep 2013 99,237 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 83,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,552 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 75,145 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 67,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,962 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,276 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 50,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,069 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,332 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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NX03 DXL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NX03 DXL, 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 NX03 DXL registered?

NX03 DXL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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