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SC03 ELT

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,704 mi
Last recorded108,704 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 ELT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 108,704 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 108,224 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 105,195 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 100,790 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 97,514 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 91,039 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 83,682 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,583 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,345 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wipers need changing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,576 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,380 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 36,380 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,569 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 20,219 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 15,915 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 15,915 miles

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

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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SC03 ELT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SC03 ELT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC03 ELT registered?

SC03 ELT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is SC03 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 ELT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC03 ELT have outstanding finance?

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