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WG03 OVW

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,992 mi
Last recorded101,992 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 OVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 101,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 101,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 92,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2018 92,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs worn on facing edge(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs worn on facing edge(s)

Pass 26 May 2016 76,585 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 62,156 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 62,156 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 55,522 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 55,522 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,339 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,161 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,031 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,361 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,560 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 38,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Although vehicle has passed brake test the handbrake needs resetting

O/S/Ftyre worn on inside edge

O/S/R worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,334 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,578 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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WG03 OVW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WG03 OVW, 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 WG03 OVW registered?

WG03 OVW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is WG03 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG03 OVW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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