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VU03 ZVF

2003 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,593 mi
Last recorded107,593 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 ZVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 107,593 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 107,593 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 99,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 23 Jun 2020 92,068 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 92,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 84,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears starting to perish and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

excess travel in park brake lever

park brake application uneven

Pass 9 May 2018 76,326 miles

park brake application uneven

Fail 8 May 2018 76,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken offside and nearside (2.4.C.1a)

park brake application uneven

Pass 10 May 2017 68,673 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 68,646 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 60,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 52,274 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 52,274 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 43,875 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 43,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 35,974 miles

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

roller brake imbalance 25%

Fail 9 May 2013 35,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 27,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 27,833 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 21,680 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 16,509 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 13,966 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,030 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 8,481 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 ZVF is a 2003 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZVF, 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 ZVF registered?

VU03 ZVF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is VU03 ZVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 ZVF shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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