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158,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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
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
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))
Both rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust rear silencer corroded
Stone chip in windscreen
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advanced corrosion to exhaust system ,centre bracket broken recommend most of it to be replaced
advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system
rear brake pads 85% or more worn discs worn
rear wiper blade split
advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system
there is a slight rough feel to parking brake operation
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
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
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)
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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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