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VU03 XPT

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,759 mi
Last recorded142,759 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 XPT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2011 142,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front & rear discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2011 142,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front & rear discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Mar 2010 131,273 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 131,273 miles

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 19 Mar 2009 124,080 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 124,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 116,576 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 31 May 2007 112,803 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 112,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 90,057 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 XPT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

VU03 XPT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is VU03 XPT safe to buy?

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