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WM03 FWP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,247 mi
Last recorded194,247 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 FWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 194,247 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 194,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 186,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 159,296 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 146,232 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 146,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 122,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 110,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Oct 2011 101,879 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 94,552 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 94,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 86,785 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2009 86,785 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2008 75,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 75,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,146 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 40,431 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 FWP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FWP, 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

How do I check the history of WM03 FWP?

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What year was WM03 FWP registered?

WM03 FWP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WM03 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 FWP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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