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YN03 FME

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,082 mi
Last recorded76,082 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FME
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,082 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,373 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,954 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 67,954 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 67,745 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

engine management light on

noisy starter motor

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,934 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2011 61,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2010 55,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

advise cracks to o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,967 miles

advise cracks to o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,054 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers smear

Pass 20 Jan 2007 27,952 miles

nail/screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2006 22,500 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,500 miles

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

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 FME is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YN03 FME, 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 FME registered?

YN03 FME is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is YN03 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 FME shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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