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OW03 DSX

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,605 mi
Last recorded124,605 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 DSX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 124,605 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 128,065 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 111,145 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2013 104,188 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 94,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2011 81,239 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 71,912 miles

front brake discs coroded

slight smear from front wipers

uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,603 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,662 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,262 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight ovality in o/s/f brake disc

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,767 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 31,767 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly. †engine oil near minimum

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 DSX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

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

Is OW03 DSX safe to buy?

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