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OW03 CZZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,157 mi
Last recorded115,157 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 CZZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 115,157 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 17 May 2018 115,157 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 12 Jul 2017 107,929 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 12 Jul 2017 107,929 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,185 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear seatbelt retracts slowly

offside rear tyre worn edge

Fail 3 Jun 2016 98,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear seatbelt retracts slowly

offside rear tyre worn edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake fluid discoloured

front registration plate insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,171 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,539 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 75,757 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 75,757 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

o/s/r seat back insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2008 72,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 5 Jul 2008 72,572 miles

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 14 Jul 2007 58,915 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 42,819 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 CZZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CZZ, 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 OW03 CZZ registered?

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

Is OW03 CZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 CZZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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