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SP03 EHZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,428 mi
Last recorded95,428 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EHZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 95,428 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 95,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 84,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 84,027 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,642 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 67,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 67,695 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 61,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 53,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 53,079 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 47,303 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,290 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,626 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 24,310 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,820 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,770 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,396 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,715 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 21,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,247 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,010 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in tread but not through to cords

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,351 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 17,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 15,000 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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SP03 EHZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SP03 EHZ, 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 SP03 EHZ registered?

SP03 EHZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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