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VX03 BKD

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,804 mi
Last recorded160,804 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 BKD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 160,804 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 153,101 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 153,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 146,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake pipes coverd by trim and tank

Fail 24 Apr 2014 146,101 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake pipes coverd by trim and tank

nsr and osr tyre on wear bars

Pass 13 Mar 2013 130,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

coolant leaval low

Fail 12 Mar 2013 130,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

coolant leaval low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 119,514 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 119,511 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

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

Offside front mud flap insecure and touching tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 92,305 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 92,305 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,242 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 77,242 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,430 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,604 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,259 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 22,738 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 BKD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BKD, 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 BKD registered?

VX03 BKD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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