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WA03 XFB

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,899 mi
Last recorded130,899 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 XFB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2016 130,899 miles

Emissions not tested engine poor running (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 121,440 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)

Slight movement in O/S/F steering arm

Pass 30 Jul 2014 113,927 miles

sign of corrosion n/s sill

Pass 23 Jul 2013 104,141 miles

corroded exhaust

Fail 23 Jul 2013 104,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corroded exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2012 93,911 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,463 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,904 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 73,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 66,257 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,288 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,464 miles

o/s wiper splitting

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 XFB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

WA03 XFB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is WA03 XFB safe to buy?

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