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VU03 YPC

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,142 mi
Last recorded175,142 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YPC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 175,142 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 167,307 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 167,307 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 Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 157,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 157,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 149,615 miles

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

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

backbox deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2015 149,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

backbox deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2013 146,640 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 129,912 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 129,912 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 129,818 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 18 May 2012 129,818 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 17 Oct 2011 128,095 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre uneven wear (lumpy)

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 22 Oct 2010 122,441 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 110,256 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 102,429 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 102,429 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 97,133 miles

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

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

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

sump plug leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2006 86,844 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 YPC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey 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 VU03 YPC, 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 YPC registered?

VU03 YPC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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