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YV03 MWF

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,985 mi
Last recorded105,985 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 MWF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 105,985 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension and suspension components corroded.

Fail 14 Dec 2023 105,812 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension and suspension components corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,648 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 98,648 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Fail 9 Dec 2021 86,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,654 miles

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 75,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,967 miles

Front Bothe headlights deterioated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,086 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,391 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,896 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,839 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,478 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,189 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,441 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,014 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,425 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,447 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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YV03 MWF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YV03 MWF, 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 YV03 MWF registered?

YV03 MWF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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