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VX03 BMU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,507 mi
Last recorded115,507 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 BMU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 115,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 115,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 108,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 88,644 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 88,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,191 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 81,191 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,227 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 61,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,840 miles

front brake discs,inner surfaces pitted/worn

plastic oversills restricting full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2010 57,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs,inner surfaces pitted/worn

plastic oversills restricting full inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,156 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,034 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,652 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 BMU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black 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 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

VX03 BMU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is VX03 BMU safe to buy?

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