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YN03 FGU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,293 mi
Last recorded183,293 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 183,293 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 178,383 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 173,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 168,403 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 162,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 161,922 miles

Minor movement - nearside track rod end

Nearside rear tyre - low tread

Pass 23 Mar 2010 143,260 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 143,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear offside tyre - low tread and has a minor bulge in tread at one point

Pass 18 Feb 2009 119,225 miles

offside exterior mirror glass cracked.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 104,420 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 104,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 19 Feb 2007 89,822 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 71,792 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 71,792 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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YN03 FGU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YN03 FGU, 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 YN03 FGU registered?

YN03 FGU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YN03 FGU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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