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SP03 LUR

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,408 mi
Last recorded127,408 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 LUR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 127,408 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 134,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,553 miles

Front Lower body panel under radiator corroding

Nearside Front tyre cracking and wearing uneven

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2017 126,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint cracked (7.1.2)

Front Lower body panel corroding

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2016 126,314 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 126,302 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 115,916 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 115,916 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 107,566 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 101,330 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2013 101,330 miles

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

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,563 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 91,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 78,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight excess travel on foot brake

Pass 2 Feb 2010 66,780 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 66,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2009 55,532 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil level low.

some cracking on nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,114 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 41,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,189 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 LUR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SP03 LUR, 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 LUR registered?

SP03 LUR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is SP03 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 LUR shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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