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WA03 DOU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,682 mi
Last recorded43,682 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 DOU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 43,682 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 37,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,938 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 26,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,989 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 19,928 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,362 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,176 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 18,176 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,077 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 13,942 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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WA03 DOU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WA03 DOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA03 DOU registered?

WA03 DOU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is WA03 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 DOU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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