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SA03 ZGW

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,741 mi
Last recorded140,741 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ZGW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 140,741 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 134,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 128,806 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 13 Mar 2021 127,731 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.96 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sills fitted with covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2020 119,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

outer sill not fully check body skirt fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2020 119,219 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded calioper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

outer sill not fully check body skirt fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2019 116,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,686 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 71,945 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,254 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,247 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 55,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

exhaust heat bshield and bracket rattling

Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,988 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat bshield and bracket rattling

Pass 1 Nov 2011 49,632 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 49,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,018 miles

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

front discs worn

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,321 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,725 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,023 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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SA03 ZGW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SA03 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

SA03 ZGW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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