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SF03 LZA

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,709 mi
Last recorded118,709 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 118,709 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,107 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 113,209 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 113,209 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 109,957 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 109,957 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 106,063 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 106,063 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 102,683 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 102,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 100,213 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 97,654 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 97,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,295 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 89,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2014 81,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 68,483 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 68,483 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,514 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,934 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 56,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,439 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 37,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,909 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,417 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 LZA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LZA, 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 LZA registered?

SF03 LZA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is SF03 LZA safe to buy?

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