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YN03 WZW

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,717 mi
Last recorded146,717 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 WZW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 146,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40 z 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40 z 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40 z 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off but still secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 134,890 miles

offside rear wheel tight to rotate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust hanger corroded & 1x rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken

engine management lamp is on indicating a fault

Fail 6 Jul 2016 134,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust hanger corroded & 1x rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken

engine management lamp is on indicating a fault

offside rear wheel tight to rotate

Pass 20 Aug 2015 123,534 miles

2nd from rear exhaust mount corroded/broken

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp on dash indicating a fault

nearside front tytre wearing smooth on inner edge

offside rear wheel tight to rotate

Fail 12 Aug 2015 123,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

2nd from rear exhaust mount corroded/broken

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp on dash indicating a fault

nearside front tytre wearing smooth on inner edge

offside rear wheel tight to rotate

Pass 12 Aug 2014 119,712 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust rear box is rusty

Front brake discs are in a poor state

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust mount is broken

Slight bind on O/S/R wheel

Fail 7 Aug 2014 119,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust rear box is rusty

Front brake discs are in a poor state

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust mount is broken

Slight bind on O/S/R wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2013 116,487 miles

Exhaust rear box is rusty

Exhaut rear mount missing

N/S/R tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering hose is damp with oil

Several stone chips to centre of screen

Slight movement in O/S/F anti roll bar D bush

Fail 30 Jul 2013 116,487 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust rear box is rusty

Exhaut rear mount missing

N/S/R tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering hose is damp with oil

Several stone chips to centre of screen

Slight movement in O/S/F anti roll bar D bush

Pass 31 Jul 2012 109,228 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre rear seat belt is missing

Exhaust rear box is very rusty

N/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge

O/S/F door is stiff to open

O/S/R brake disc is very rusty

Power steering hose is damp with oil

Fail 31 Jul 2012 109,228 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre rear seat belt is missing

Exhaust rear box is very rusty

N/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge

O/S/F door is stiff to open

O/S/R brake disc is very rusty

Power steering hose is damp with oil

Pass 8 Aug 2011 92,364 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Drivers outer door handle has to be pulled hard to open door

Exhaust back box is very rusty

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight movement in steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2010 81,823 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Large stone chip in swept area of windscreen

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres are worn on the inside edge

N/S/R tyre is worn on the inside edge

N/S/R wish bone rubber is starting to debond

Rear exhaust rusty (Box)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 81,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front brake discs are worn

Large stone chip in swept area of windscreen

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres are worn on the inside edge

N/S/R tyre is worn on the inside edge

N/S/R wish bone rubber is starting to debond

Rear exhaust rusty (Box)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,444 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 63,441 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,797 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 48,515 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,090 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 90,047 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 85,385 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 84,522 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 80,364 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 80,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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YN03 WZW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YN03 WZW, 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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YN03 WZW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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