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AD03 WMP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,324 mi
Last recorded160,324 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WMP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 160,324 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 160,311 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted both (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 123,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 109,534 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 109,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 100,010 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 100,010 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 91,502 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2013 91,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,705 miles

front tyres worn

n/s headlight condensated

n/s/r tyre worn

rear number plate deteriorated

rear springs corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 84,705 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn

n/s headlight condensated

n/s/r tyre worn

rear number plate deteriorated

rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 76,810 miles

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

flexy hoses deteriorated

rear axle bushes worn

rear indicators discoloured

rear number plate deteriorated

wiper blades worn

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 71,239 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jun 2009 60,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,543 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,010 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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AD03 WMP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD03 WMP, 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 WMP registered?

AD03 WMP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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