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PX03 DYA

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

53,505 mi
Last recorded53,505 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 DYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,505 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S + O/S ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,144 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 48,141 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible RUBBER MOUNTING/LOCATOR MISSING FROM SPRING TOP (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,647 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,989 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 40,989 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,046 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 40,046 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,863 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,554 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2016 35,554 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,813 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,162 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2014 33,162 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,443 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,771 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,800 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2011 27,800 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,250 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 21,493 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,493 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,072 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,743 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 17,743 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,111 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 DYA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DYA, 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 DYA registered?

PX03 DYA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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