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SH03 AOF

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,458 mi
Last recorded132,458 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 AOF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 132,458 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 129,184 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 126,994 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 125,640 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 121,798 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 117,031 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 111,390 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 111,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 107,013 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 121,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2012 100,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 89,292 miles

Offside Front 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 26 Apr 2010 78,564 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 78,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 65,934 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 53,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 53,471 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,381 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,222 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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SH03 AOF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SH03 AOF, 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

How do I check the history of SH03 AOF?

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What year was SH03 AOF registered?

SH03 AOF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is SH03 AOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 AOF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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