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SJ03 BWA

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,586 mi
Last recorded168,586 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 BWA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 168,586 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 168,585 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 158,775 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 158,772 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at various points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut is loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 152,656 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 149,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 147,432 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 147,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 137,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2015 137,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2014 132,050 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 132,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2013 128,368 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2012 120,133 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 104,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 104,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2010 86,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2009 77,760 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside rear seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 May 2009 77,760 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 19 May 2008 71,010 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 55,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2006 38,415 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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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SJ03 BWA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SJ03 BWA, 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.

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What year was SJ03 BWA registered?

SJ03 BWA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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