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SH03 AOV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,364 mi
Last recorded124,364 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 AOV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 124,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside park brake low effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Aug 2020 124,364 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside park brake low effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 120,141 miles

Nearside Inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated/joint worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 120,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated/joint worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,488 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 114,488 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 109,188 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 104,827 miles

warning lamp on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,926 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,670 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 91,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2010 83,574 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 71,672 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

all brake disks corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2007 50,605 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,605 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,294 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 35,294 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AOV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SH03 AOV, 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 SH03 AOV registered?

SH03 AOV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is SH03 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 AOV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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