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VU03 VXM

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,091 mi
Last recorded113,091 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,091 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 113,091 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 113,920 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 113,920 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,597 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 104,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,473 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,081 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 88,089 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,701 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 75,249 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,496 miles

Nail in front tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front drive shaft gaiter loose and greasy but not insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,571 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 47,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,901 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 37,874 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,427 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 VXM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VU03 VXM, 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 VU03 VXM registered?

VU03 VXM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 VXM shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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