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SN03 VLS

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,613 mi
Last recorded145,613 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 VLS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 145,613 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 145,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 126,831 miles

both o/s and n/s/f tyres scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 120,298 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 111,440 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2013 111,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs heavily worn

under tray loose

Pass 7 Feb 2012 102,544 miles

all brake pipes corroded under protective covering

Fail 7 Feb 2012 102,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes corroded under protective covering

Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,019 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 77,268 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 69,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,858 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SN03 VLS is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SN03 VLS, 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 SN03 VLS registered?

SN03 VLS is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is SN03 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 VLS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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