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PX03 BWE

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,433 mi
Last recorded73,433 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BWE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 73,433 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 73,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 68,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 62,482 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 60,495 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 57,414 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 55,765 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,627 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 53,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 51,710 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 48,574 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 48,548 miles

Stop lamp not working Lamps (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 May 2016 48,413 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,180 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 42,376 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 39,382 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 9 May 2012 37,023 miles

front wheels slight bind when turning by hand

Fail 4 May 2010 36,243 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 36,243 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 35,317 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,294 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 BWE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PX03 BWE, 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

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What year was PX03 BWE registered?

PX03 BWE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is PX03 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX03 BWE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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