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OW03 DCU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,596 mi
Last recorded120,596 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 120,596 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 120,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 115,395 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 111,844 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,979 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 109,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre close to limit

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

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,126 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,608 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 99,608 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 99,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,651 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 95,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,388 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,265 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 78,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 78,255 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,714 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 65,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 56,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 56,613 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,423 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,087 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm ligal limit (Just Passable)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,224 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,383 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,027 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking grease..............

Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 15,860 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 DCU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW03 DCU registered?

OW03 DCU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is OW03 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 DCU shows 27 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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