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SF03 LWV

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,454 mi
Last recorded65,454 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 LWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,454 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 65,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,879 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,748 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 48,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes imbalance just passed

Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,767 miles

front discs worn/lipped †rear discs worn/slight pitting-scoring

slight damage to o/s wing mirror cover

Fail 27 Jul 2007 34,753 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front discs worn/lipped †rear discs worn/slight pitting

slight damage to o/s wing mirror cover

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,813 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 15,439 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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SF03 LWV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SF03 LWV, 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 SF03 LWV registered?

SF03 LWV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is SF03 LWV safe to buy?

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