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WM03 NHF

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,928 mi
Last recorded148,928 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 NHF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 148,928 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 148,919 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR END OF OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 143,226 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 2 Jun 2018 135,258 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.0 / 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 135,258 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.0 / 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 130,340 miles

Front both wiper blades worn

Fail 22 May 2017 130,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front both wiper blades worn

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2016 125,021 miles

Engine management warning light on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 120,293 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 120,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 109,718 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 109,718 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,858 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust centre support bracket broken

Pass 31 May 2012 91,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 83,055 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,213 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,714 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to detiorate

crack in screen outside of swept area

Fail 2 Jul 2008 49,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen damage is likley to encroach into designated area.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen damage is likley to encroach into designated area.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,720 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 NHF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NHF, 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 NHF registered?

WM03 NHF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is WM03 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 NHF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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