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VU03 VWT

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,775 mi
Last recorded83,775 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VWT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,775 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 83,768 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,132 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,439 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 75,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 69,695 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 69,691 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 64,184 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,924 miles

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

fine cracks osr nsr tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,924 miles

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

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

fine cracks osr nsr tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,810 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

o/s/r seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2014 44,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tyres perished

o/s/r seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,343 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,319 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,510 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,175 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,682 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 15,659 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 11,930 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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VU03 VWT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VU03 VWT, 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

How do I check the history of VU03 VWT?

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What year was VU03 VWT registered?

VU03 VWT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is VU03 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 VWT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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