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PX03 AYU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,772 mi
Last recorded132,772 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 AYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 132,772 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 132,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 119,888 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 119,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 109,818 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 109,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,482 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 97,482 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,804 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,458 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2011 84,458 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,569 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 47,870 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,233 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,290 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,262 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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PX03 AYU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PX03 AYU, 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 PX03 AYU registered?

PX03 AYU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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