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OU03 VUM

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

158,571 mi
Last recorded158,571 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VUM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 158,571 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 158,571 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 152,377 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 152,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 144,857 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 144,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 132,502 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 132,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,151 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, 225-45-R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2021 121,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, 225-45-R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2020 112,121 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Middle section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 107,898 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,448 miles

Advanced corrosion to exhaust system

Advanced pitting to both rear brake discs

Advanced wear to both front brake discs

Corrosion to both rear road springs

N.s.f shock absorber top retaining nut MAYNOT BE FULLY HOME,,!

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 7 Apr 2018 103,448 miles

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

Advanced corrosion to exhaust system

Advanced pitting to both rear brake discs

Advanced wear to both front brake discs

Corrosion to both rear road springs

N.s.f shock absorber top retaining nut MAYNOT BE FULLY HOME,,!

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 8 Apr 2017 98,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2017 98,472 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 94,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,521 miles

both rear tyres perished and becoming out of shape

corrosion to exhaust system

rear wiper blade split

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,443 miles

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)

chip in screen

n/s wiper blade split and starting to smear

unable to fully check outer body sills due covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2013 79,879 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 79,879 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 72,467 miles

advanced corrosion to exhaust system ,centre bracket broken recommend most of it to be replaced

Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,659 miles

advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system

rear brake pads 85% or more worn discs worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,491 miles

advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system

there is a slight rough feel to parking brake operation

Fail 26 Mar 2010 62,491 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system

there is a slight rough feel to parking brake operation

Pass 4 Apr 2009 55,920 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,945 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,406 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 34,406 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,933 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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OU03 VUM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 VUM, 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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OU03 VUM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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