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AF03 CNK

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,552 mi
Last recorded98,552 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 CNK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,552 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND X2 BRACKETS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMEND REPAIR (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm BOTH EDGES. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 98,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND X2 BRACKETS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMEND REPAIR (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm BOTH EDGES. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,778 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND X2 BRACKETS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE, CUT AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMEND REPAIR (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken fix asap (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear damper casing heavily rusted...x2

Steering column top bearing slightly worn tiny.... (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP DETERIORATED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40%. NSR BRAKE STICKY (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,735 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 93,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,727 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 89,962 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 89,945 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 85,364 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 79,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 28 May 2009 69,096 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,235 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,251 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,232 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 31,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 CNK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF03 CNK, 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 CNK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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