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XCZ 1707

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,328 mi
Last recorded95,328 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 1707
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,328 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,206 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 94,157 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 94,020 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,312 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,019 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 65,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake discs lipped and pitted

Rear brake discs pitted and lipped

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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XCZ 1707 is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XCZ 1707, 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 XCZ 1707?

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What year was XCZ 1707 registered?

XCZ 1707 is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is XCZ 1707 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCZ 1707 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XCZ 1707 have outstanding finance?

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