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SF03 LYP

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,356 mi
Last recorded69,356 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 LYP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 69,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise exhaust centre section is rattling internally - part appears to be quite new

both rear tyres almost at legal limit

slight play in offside front inner rack arm

Pass 4 May 2011 69,356 miles

advise exhaust centre section is rattling internally - part appears to be quite new

both rear tyres almost at legal limit

slight play in offside front inner rack arm

Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,189 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 61,189 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,522 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 55,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,286 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 33,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 17,259 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 LYP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SF03 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

SF03 LYP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SF03 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 LYP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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