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WX03 XKU

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,988 mi
Last recorded129,988 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 XKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,988 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre just legal

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 25 Oct 2017 129,575 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre just legal

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 10 Nov 2016 115,371 miles

E.C.U. lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 115,228 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

E.C.U. lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,240 miles

*front brake disc worn.

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 brake disc poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 102,240 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick *see advisory* (3.5.1g)

*front brake disc worn.

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 brake disc poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,491 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,991 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,682 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 2 Jul 2009 61,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 55,812 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 36,978 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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WX03 XKU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKU, 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 WX03 XKU registered?

WX03 XKU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is WX03 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX03 XKU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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