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PX03 DYB

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,317 mi
Last recorded126,317 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 DYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 126,317 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 126,313 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers door handle loose but working ok

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

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

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

Fuse box lying on battery insecure and starter cable getting hot and insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2011 121,645 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 121,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 79,587 miles

slight crak in n/s rear lamp lense, not emiting any white light

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front exhaust mountings cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,138 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 48,138 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,074 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 38,515 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 DYB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DYB, 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 DYB registered?

PX03 DYB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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