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R5 TDT

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,729 mi
Last recorded100,729 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 TDT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 100,729 miles

engine management light on

play in both front suspension strut top mountings

Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,810 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 93,241 miles

ware to front dicsis and pads

Fail 14 Jul 2010 91,339 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 91,339 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,800 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

flat spots on inner both rear tyres

Fail 15 Jul 2009 89,791 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

flat spots on inner both rear tyres

Fail 16 Jul 2008 74,023 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad light on

front tyres worn on edges & unevenly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 74,023 miles

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

brake pad light on

front tyres worn on edges & unevenly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,256 miles

some wear rear tyre edges

Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,578 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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R5 TDT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R5 TDT, 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 R5 TDT registered?

R5 TDT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is R5 TDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 TDT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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