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WX03 HWP

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,510 mi
Last recorded136,510 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 HWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 136,510 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 136,482 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 122,027 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 105,310 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust center mounting insecure / broken

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 96,793 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 87,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,671 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,764 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 57,696 miles

front exhaust shield insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,197 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 53,134 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,736 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 48,621 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 45,556 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 45,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 41,702 miles

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

near side front outer c.v gaiter inner clip missing. gaiter starting to leak grease.

Fail 9 May 2011 41,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

near side front outer c.v gaiter inner clip missing. gaiter starting to leak grease.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,379 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,986 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,745 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,250 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 21,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,017 miles

Unable to inspect N/S/R seat belt. Child seat fitted.

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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WX03 HWP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WX03 HWP, 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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WX03 HWP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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