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SY03 FFS

2003 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,991 mi
Last recorded87,991 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 FFS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,991 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,734 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Sep 2014 78,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,107 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,354 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,223 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 60,223 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,087 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 48,083 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,881 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,234 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,777 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 25,513 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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SY03 FFS is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SY03 FFS, 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 SY03 FFS registered?

SY03 FFS is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is SY03 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 FFS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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