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VO03 VDJ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,460 mi
Last recorded129,460 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VDJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 129,460 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 129,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 109,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,364 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 96,113 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 85,284 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 85,248 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,117 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,816 miles

advise o/s miror cover broken

Pass 18 May 2009 45,681 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2009 45,681 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,084 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 38,084 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 30,190 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,855 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 23,006 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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VO03 VDJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO03 VDJ, 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 VO03 VDJ registered?

VO03 VDJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is VO03 VDJ safe to buy?

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