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SA03 YYZ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,517 mi
Last recorded141,517 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YYZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 141,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 137,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 137,176 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda reading to low (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,524 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 109,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,993 miles

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

exhaust brackets corrodded

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,087 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 4,087 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,685 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 84,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,632 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 73,632 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,348 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 531,125 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 531,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,727 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 12 Mar 2010 49,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,130 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,327 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,272 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,921 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 27,921 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

advise parking brake mechanism creaking badly when operated.

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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SA03 YYZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SA03 YYZ, 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 SA03 YYZ registered?

SA03 YYZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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