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SCZ 8291

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,890 mi
Last recorded131,890 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 8291
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2024 131,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to mid section pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed engine hunting to obtain fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 127,914 miles

Bonnet catch slightly sticking

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 127,904 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine will not hold revs steady in range to be tested. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Mil light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leak at centre (8.2.1.1 (b))

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))

Offside 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Spring not inside caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet catch slightly sticking

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 123,149 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 123,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 111,872 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2021 111,872 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,197 miles

Both rear brake backing plates and O/S/F brake backing plate corroded and breaking away

VERY slight wear and seperation starting at N/S/F suspension arm rear bush

Fail 21 Jan 2020 99,196 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition front Catalyst/downpipe union area deteriorated and broken (8.1.1 (a))

Both rear brake backing plates and O/S/F brake backing plate corroded and breaking away

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear (esp O/S/R, almost ON limit)

N/S number plate light n/w (lens also missing)

VERY slight wear and seperation starting at N/S/F suspension arm rear bush

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,119 miles

Appears to be very slight noise starting at N/S/R w/bearing, when spun

Both N/S/R metal b/pipe and front to rear pipe at rear end area has slight surface corrosion in places

Exhaust pipe front union area getting abit corroded (esp bolts, one bolt broken but pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Fail 18 Feb 2019 91,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Appears to be very slight noise starting at N/S/R w/bearing, when spun

Both N/S/R metal b/pipe and front to rear pipe at rear end area has slight surface corrosion in places

Exhaust pipe front union area getting abit corroded (esp bolts, one bolt broken but pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

O/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread

O/S/R tyre worn low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,999 miles

Both rear tyres getting abit low on tread

N/S number plate light lens missing

N/S/R metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at ends

Fail 6 Feb 2018 83,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer b/pad almost metal to metal with b/disc face (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres getting abit low on tread

N/S number plate light lens missing

N/S/R metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at ends

O/S/R outer b/pad worn low and almost ON limit of wear

Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,079 miles

B/Hoses getting ait corroded at ferrules

Central exhaust heat shield abit loose and rattles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places (esp union areas and rear silencer box)

Front and rear suspension components starting to get abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipe has slight surface corrosion at N/S/R end

Fuel tank support straps abit corroded

N/S number plate light lens missing

O/S door mirror unit abit loose

Rear b/pads starting to get abit low

Rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread

Slight surface corrosion at N/S/R b/pipe, at end

Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,170 miles

Front b/discs getting corroded at faces

Front inner b/pads appear low

Fuel tank support straps getting abit corroded

N/S/R inner b/pad appears abit low

O/S/F outer b/pad starting to get abit low

Rear suspension arms starting to get abit corroded slightly

Slight brake bind at N/S/R

Fail 16 Feb 2016 71,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front b/discs getting corroded at faces

Front inner b/pads appear low

Fuel tank support straps getting abit corroded

N/S/R inner b/pad appears abit low

O/S/F outer b/pad starting to get abit low

Rear suspension arms starting to get abit corroded slightly

Slight brake bind at N/S/R

Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,752 miles

Both front tyres low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear

Both front w/blades split at ends

Central grill/badge section abit broken and loose (also bonnet release linkage not working)

Front to rear metal b/pipe at N/S/R, getting abit corroded at end

Slight exhaust leak at front pipe union

Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,948 miles

Both front b/discs starting to get abit corroded at faces

Both front tyres starting to get abit low on tread

Fanbelt squeals slightly on idle

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,413 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 52,413 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 48,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 42,555 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 36,883 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,883 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 36,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear reg plate lamp incomplete

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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SCZ 8291 is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SCZ 8291, 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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SCZ 8291 is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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