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YW03 TXK

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,442 mi
Last recorded110,442 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 TXK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

wax oil needed

Fail 26 Sep 2020 106,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all may clean and grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn backing plate loose (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

wax oil needed

Pass 26 Oct 2019 102,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 102,667 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,649 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 88,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit GOING OUT SHAPE AND OLD (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately CABLES ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN COPPER GREASE LEVERS TO CALIPERS NOT RETURNING (3.5.1n)

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT NOW

Fail 10 Oct 2016 81,820 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick STRIP AND CHECK BOTH REAR INNER PADS (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both hand brakes low effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit GOING OUT SHAPE AND OLD (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately CABLES ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN COPPER GREASE LEVERS TO CALIPERS NOT RETURNING (3.5.1n)

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT NOW

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,214 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT DAMP CHECK (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately cables and calipers dry no grease not fully returning (3.5.1n)

sills floor chassi brake pipes dry salty req wax oil tel 851090/2 ROSSI

Fail 28 Aug 2015 76,214 miles

Centre Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT DAMP CHECK (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately cables and calipers dry no grease not fully returning (3.5.1n)

sills floor chassi brake pipes dry salty req wax oil tel 851090/2 ROSSI

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,056 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 72,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 63,141 miles

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

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

heat shield loose on cat

Pass 13 May 2011 58,981 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 50,521 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,882 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,009 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,865 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 25,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YW03 TXK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YW03 TXK, 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.

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YW03 TXK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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