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VX03 BFA

2003 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,714 mi
Last recorded128,714 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 BFA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 128,714 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 127,759 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 126,488 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 123,268 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 121,376 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,027 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 118,498 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output slight blue tint (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 117,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 115,312 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 113,810 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 110,927 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 104,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 96,450 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 96,357 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,745 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 63,828 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 63,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake pads getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2006 53,418 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 BFA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BFA, 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 BFA registered?

VX03 BFA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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