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WM03 DCZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,836 mi
Last recorded114,836 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 DCZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 114,836 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 111,719 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 111,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 107,021 miles

engine management light illuminated

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2016 107,021 miles

engine management light illuminated

rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror body (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 May 2015 97,539 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on edges and on legal limit

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

Pass 1 May 2015 97,539 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn on edges and on legal limit

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,251 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 85,850 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 85,840 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,397 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)

rear discs pitted

Fail 27 Apr 2012 78,397 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 3 May 2011 68,983 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc`s swept area considerably reduced by corrosion.

Pass 3 May 2011 68,983 miles

Rear brake disc`s swept area considerably reduced by corrosion.

Pass 3 May 2010 58,341 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,440 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 47,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,156 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 39,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 32,559 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 21,123 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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WM03 DCZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WM03 DCZ, 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 WM03 DCZ registered?

WM03 DCZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 August 2003.

Is WM03 DCZ safe to buy?

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