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OW03 DKD

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

147,587 mi
Last recorded147,587 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 DKD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 147,587 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 143,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 143,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 137,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 137,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 133,193 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 133,193 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 130,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel filter loose

Pass 21 Dec 2018 128,754 miles

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

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 119,607 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 119,607 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 106,718 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 106,718 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 101,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam fitted new bulb (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,294 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 96,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,054 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 80,934 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,934 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,470 miles

wipers smear.....

Fail 5 Dec 2011 73,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smear.....

Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,505 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,923 miles

o/s/r tyre on 1-6mm

Fail 10 Dec 2009 59,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre on 1-6mm

Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,172 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 49,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,076 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,739 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 DKD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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