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AF03 AKV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

163,456 mi
Last recorded163,456 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 163,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake lines covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 163,456 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking catalytic convertor leaking and centre section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake lines covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 159,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake lines covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner and outer sill areas corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 159,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake lines covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner and outer sill areas corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 154,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake lines covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroding

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill areas corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 149,676 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 149,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 145,597 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 145,597 miles

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 141,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank straps starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 133,688 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 133,688 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 128,158 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 128,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 123,114 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

front flexi exhaust pipe adrift

Fail 28 Sep 2016 118,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

front flexi exhaust pipe adrift

Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,766 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 112,766 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,488 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,899 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 83,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management light illuminated idicating a fault

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,750 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2012 83,750 miles

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 78,822 miles

ECU light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,211 miles

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

brake pipes greased

engine ECU light on

Fail 14 Apr 2009 74,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake pipes greased

engine ECU light on

Pass 25 Mar 2008 64,145 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,096 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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AF03 AKV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AF03 AKV, 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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AF03 AKV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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