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OU03 VXW

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,662 mi
Last recorded89,662 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VXW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 89,662 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

check engine light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 81,175 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 81,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,299 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,398 miles

note in correct number plates in boot

Fail 19 Sep 2008 54,610 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 42,313 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,313 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,068 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 21,829 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 VXW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

OU03 VXW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for OU03 VXW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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