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OE03 FMC

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,294 mi
Last recorded117,294 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 FMC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 117,294 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,395 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 107,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 107,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,136 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 103,136 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 96,158 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,515 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,935 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,683 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 67,683 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,503 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 45,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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OE03 FMC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE03 FMC, 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 OE03 FMC?

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What year was OE03 FMC registered?

OE03 FMC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is OE03 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE03 FMC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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