MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
rear brake discs rusty
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front washer jet not working
rear brake discs rusty
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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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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