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WA03 VHC

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,497 mi
Last recorded109,497 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 VHC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 109,497 miles

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Fail 19 Mar 2018 109,497 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,033 miles

eml on dash

rear axle bushes split but no excessive movement

small exhaust leak centre and rear

Fail 21 Mar 2017 99,032 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

eml on dash

rear axle bushes split but no excessive movement

small exhaust leak centre and rear

Pass 25 Mar 2016 92,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light staying on

Fail 25 Mar 2016 92,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light staying on

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,914 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,459 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

rear washer n/w

Fail 2 Mar 2012 59,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

rear washer n/w

Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,638 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,362 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,616 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,883 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,024 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,918 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 VHC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

WA03 VHC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is WA03 VHC safe to buy?

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