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OW03 DSV

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,026 mi
Last recorded122,026 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 DSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 122,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 120,391 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 120,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,274 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 118,274 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 113,386 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 102,747 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 102,747 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 91,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 81,125 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,219 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,259 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,202 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,624 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 43,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,683 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 34,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,882 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 DSV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

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

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