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SP03 EJN

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,244 mi
Last recorded103,244 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EJN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 103,244 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe cable tied to axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rigid clutch pipe at bulkhead corroded

Various underside components have surface corrosion

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 97,884 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Bottom Ball Joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe cable tied to axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rigid clutch pipe at bulkhead corroded

Various underside components have surface corrosion

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,548 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 81,477 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,539 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,897 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 64,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along trailing arm (incorporates flexy section) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,552 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,795 miles

1 x bootlid damper missing

both nearside and offside rear tyre valves perished

slight smearing on nearside wiper

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 8 Apr 2014 49,795 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1 x bootlid damper missing

both nearside and offside rear tyre valves perished

slight smearing on nearside wiper

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,879 miles

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

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

Offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 45,874 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,616 miles

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

n/s/r brake sticking on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 40,616 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r brake sticking on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,766 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)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 34,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,959 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,745 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 24,745 miles

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

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

front wipers not clearing screen

n/s mirror cover missing , slight sharp edges

Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,067 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 EJN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SP03 EJN, 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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SP03 EJN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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