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WA03 XFJ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,498 mi
Last recorded116,498 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 XFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 116,498 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 116,441 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 109,117 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 109,117 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,856 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 90,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,236 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,691 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 74,691 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,345 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,772 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,043 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 55,043 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,064 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 47,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,243 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 37,243 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,940 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 XFJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

WA03 XFJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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