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OW03 DLX

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,871 mi
Last recorded79,871 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,871 miles

both rear coil spring corroded

front wipers smeary

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre worn to 2mm and on the outer edge

some leds not working in high level brake light

Fail 28 Jul 2015 79,871 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear coil spring corroded

front wipers smeary

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre worn to 2mm and on the outer edge

some leds not working in high level brake light

Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,817 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 72,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,323 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,505 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 58,504 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,246 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,160 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 32,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,070 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 DLX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DLX, 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

How do I check the history of OW03 DLX?

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What year was OW03 DLX registered?

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

Is OW03 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 DLX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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