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WK03 FXD

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,026 mi
Last recorded146,026 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 FXD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 146,026 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 133,391 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 123,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 123,400 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 106,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine managment light staying on

Fail 24 Feb 2015 106,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine managment light staying on

Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,774 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 20 Feb 2014 95,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,112 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,112 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 74,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,962 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 67,640 miles

EPC lamp on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,640 miles

EPC lamp on

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,614 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,616 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,809 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,083 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,904 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 30,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WK03 FXD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK03 FXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK03 FXD registered?

WK03 FXD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is WK03 FXD safe to buy?

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