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WA03 NLD

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,238 mi
Last recorded129,238 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 NLD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 129,238 miles

Engine management light on!

Oil leak

Oil warning light came on briefly during mot test!

osf tyre close to tread wear bars

Pass 2 May 2014 122,737 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 122,737 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 117,987 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2013 117,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,668 miles

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

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

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

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

epc light on

oil over-filled

Fail 13 Mar 2012 105,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

epc light on

oil over-filled

Pass 14 Mar 2011 95,652 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,952 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 86,952 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres just within limits

Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,144 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,638 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 45,066 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 45,066 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,007 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 NLD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA03 NLD, 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 WA03 NLD registered?

WA03 NLD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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