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AD03 MDU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,979 mi
Last recorded187,979 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 MDU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 187,979 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 187,978 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 184,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 179,795 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 168,631 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

coolant leak

few cuts in nsr tyre, close to wear stops.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 156,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 156,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 144,977 miles

off side front headlight bracket broken but secure

Fail 16 Jan 2015 144,977 miles

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

off side front headlight bracket broken but secure

Pass 9 Jan 2014 133,681 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 133,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 122,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 111,313 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 102,617 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 102,617 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 93,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers in poor condition

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 93,755 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers in poor condition

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,279 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 69,693 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 69,693 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,927 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads required 4000 miles approx.

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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AD03 MDU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD03 MDU, 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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What year was AD03 MDU registered?

AD03 MDU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 MDU safe to buy?

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