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OW03 DDJ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,083 mi
Last recorded114,083 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,083 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 114,071 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,980 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 111,964 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp brocken (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 104,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,389 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,630 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 78,630 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,112 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 52,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen scratched zone 'A'

Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,164 miles

windscreen scratched zone 'A'

Fail 8 Jul 2011 44,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

unable to inspect brake pads fully.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,938 miles

unable to inspect brake pads fully.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,782 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,447 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,712 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,884 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,773 miles

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

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

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 DDJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OW03 DDJ, 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 DDJ registered?

OW03 DDJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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