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YN03 UEM

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,286 mi
Last recorded79,286 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 UEM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 79,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 79,280 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,525 miles

Central Rear exhaust rubber split.

Front and rear number plates are cracked.

O/s/f track rod end dust cover perished

f/o/s flexible brake hoses has slight damage to outer casing.

Fail 31 Jan 2025 75,523 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Both rear exhaust rubbers are split.

Front and rear number plates are cracked.

Fuel cap seal cracking

O/s/f track rod end dust cover perished

f/o/s flexible brake hoses has slight damage to outer casing.

Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,487 miles

alternator is very rusty

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s brake noted slower to rise 25%

rear discs are rusty andn/s pads appear 70% worn

Pass 30 Jan 2023 68,447 miles

front of exhaust is rusty

rear discs are rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2023 68,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken rear section (6.1.2 (a))

front of exhaust is rusty

rear discs are rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,059 miles

Lambda is slow to drop , exhaust blowing on new joints (sealed)

front and rear number plates are damaged

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 27 Feb 2021 63,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

fan belt is badly perished

front exhaust sections are rusty

r/o/s tyre is not flat in tread

rear discs are rusty at outer edge

rear exhaust box , front rubber is split

rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,702 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 60,699 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,476 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 48,727 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,481 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 45,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,717 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 44,717 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,476 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,031 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 36,029 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,156 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,393 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,946 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,787 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,190 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 18,190 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 11,839 miles

nail in tyre

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 UEM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UEM, 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 UEM registered?

YN03 UEM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is YN03 UEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 UEM shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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