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VX03 BDV

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,216 mi
Last recorded120,216 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 BDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin worn (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 114,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 108,638 miles

1>brake discs slightly worn/pitted

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 98,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 97,142 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 87,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 76,405 miles

exhaust rear badly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 68,096 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 59,098 miles

Advise front and rear registration plates deteriating.

Advise handbrake cables reset and adjust.

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STRONGLY advise front and rear brake discs very poor condition.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,098 miles

Advise front and rear registration plates deteriating.

Advise handbrake cables reset and adjust.

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STRONGLY advise front and rear brake discs very poor condition.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,387 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,746 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 30,355 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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VX03 BDV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BDV, 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 BDV registered?

VX03 BDV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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