MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light and epc light on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheels binding slightly
rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
both rear wheels binding slightly
rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/R caliper sticking slightly
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight leak from exhaust center section
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/R caliper sticking slightly
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight leak from exhaust center section
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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VX03 BBJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VX03 BBJ, 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.
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What year was VX03 BBJ registered?
VX03 BBJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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