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OW03 CZN

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,658 mi
Last recorded141,658 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 CZN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 141,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort slightly low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake effort has just met the requirements

Pass 8 Sep 2020 138,454 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2020 138,454 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,204 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake only just met the measured requirements

Pass 27 Oct 2018 126,943 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 124,946 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 124,928 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 121,747 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 121,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 116,108 miles

Engine management light on dash

Fail 24 Oct 2015 116,108 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)

Engine management light on dash

Fail 6 Nov 2014 108,154 miles

EML illuminated

Emissions slow to reach within limits - advise fuel system cleaner

Front brakes squeeling

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 108,154 miles

EML illuminated

Emissions slow to reach within limits - advise fuel system cleaner

Front brakes squeeling

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 100,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The O/S rear brake caliper park brake lever does not return to the stop.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 90,072 miles

The O/S brake caliper lever does not fully return to the stop.

The brake pedal has long travel.

The engine management light indicates there is a fault.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 90,072 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

The O/S brake caliper lever does not fully return to the stop.

The brake pedal has long travel.

The engine management light indicates there is a fault.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 82,170 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,310 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front & rear brake discs deteriated & pads all appear thin

Fail 28 Sep 2009 58,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front & rear brake discs deteriated & pads all appear thin

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,666 miles

O/s head lamp lens damp

Rear discs rusty

Rear no plate poor

Fail 23 Oct 2008 48,666 miles

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

O/s head lamp lens damp

O/s/f on legal limit margenal pass

Rear discs rusty

Rear no plate poor

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,015 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 36,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,941 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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OW03 CZN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OW03 CZN, 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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OW03 CZN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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