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PX03 GYS

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,221 mi
Last recorded99,221 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 99,221 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 99,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 96,884 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 96,884 miles

Emissions not tested COOLANT LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect AND HIGH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND CUT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,724 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,409 miles

BODY KIT FITTED

EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

N/S/ O/ S INNER SILLS

O/S/F/ TRACK ROD END

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,339 miles

N/S/R/ PARKING BRAKE MET REQUIREMENTS MAY REQUIRE REPAIR

O/S/F/ TYRE INNER EDGE

O/S/R/ TYRE INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,218 miles

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

ubcc/oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

ubc wet osr brake binding

Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,939 miles

Nearside rear fog lamp has damage

Rear tyre (both sides) has inner edge tread wear

Fail 25 Jul 2014 67,637 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear fog lamp has damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyre (both sides) has inner edge tread wear

Fail 20 Apr 2013 62,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 62,142 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 57,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,314 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 51,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,583 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 40,570 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,985 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,032 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 GYS is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GYS, 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 GYS registered?

PX03 GYS is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for PX03 GYS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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