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YN03 SFX

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,918 mi
Last recorded112,918 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 SFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 112,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,854 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,259 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 103,258 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 101,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,742 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 92,822 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 9,282 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 88,918 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 88,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2006 81,202 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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YN03 SFX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YN03 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

YN03 SFX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YN03 SFX safe to buy?

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