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VB02 SJB

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,092 mi
Last recorded136,092 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB02 SJB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 136,092 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 136,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 125,841 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 119,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 112,091 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,197 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 97,886 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 88,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 88,695 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,343 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 79,342 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,209 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 69,208 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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,206 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 53,206 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,890 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 35,678 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,864 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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VB02 SJB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VB02 SJB, 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 VB02 SJB registered?

VB02 SJB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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