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OW03 DKA

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,751 mi
Last recorded96,751 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,751 miles

Front front wipers misalligned

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 96,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear centre belt not retracting (7.1.2 (d))

Front front wipers misalligned

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,536 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,241 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 88,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,245 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 83,245 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,790 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 77,789 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,844 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,877 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,321 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,576 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,512 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 43,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 31,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,706 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,582 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 23,597 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 19,307 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn low on tread.

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 DKA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DKA, 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 DKA registered?

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

Is OW03 DKA safe to buy?

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