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WA03 VKD

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,483 mi
Last recorded154,483 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 154,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam BUSH (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam BUSH (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 144,006 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 144,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 139,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 139,506 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (225/40/18) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner steering rack joint play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (225/40/18) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 132,745 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 127,744 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 127,714 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 122,225 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 122,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 116,625 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 116,149 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 108,517 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 106,664 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 106,664 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 97,222 miles

both front tyres wearing low

centre exhaust bracket loose and rattling

Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,614 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 66,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

gearbox leak

offside front side light bulb due to be changed

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 VKD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD registered?

WA03 VKD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is WA03 VKD safe to buy?

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