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OU03 NWB

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,874 mi
Last recorded128,874 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 NWB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 128,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 119,973 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 119,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 112,598 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Fail 24 Mar 2017 112,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 102,317 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 92,333 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,333 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,532 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,584 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres are wearing on the inner 1/4 and around 2-3mm tread

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,964 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,068 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,795 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,291 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,111 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 14,111 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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OU03 NWB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OU03 NWB, 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 OU03 NWB registered?

OU03 NWB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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