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AF03 EKP

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,918 mi
Last recorded114,918 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EKP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 114,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 114,095 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 102,013 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 101,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both the front tyres are worn on the inner edge

corrosion to the o/s/f lower arm

corrosion to the rear exhaust

corrosion to the rear shocks

damage from the n/s mirror

engine cover and under trays fitted

nail in the n/s/r tyre

oil and coolant levels low

spare tyre is worn

Pass 13 Jul 2017 97,071 miles

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

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

corrosion to the exhaust

corrosion to the front suspension arms

engine covers

exhaust blow

n/s mirror damaged

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,827 miles

Corrosion to the exhaust

Damage to the n/s mirror

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Slight blow on exhaust

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

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 94,827 miles

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

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

Corrosion to the exhaust

Damage to the n/s mirror

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Slight blow on exhaust

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

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both the rear axle bushes are slightly diteriorated

both the rear tyers are worn on the inner edges

corrosion to the rear exhaust

n/s mirror damaged

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 92,944 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both the rear axle bushes are slightly diteriorated

both the rear tyers are worn on the inner edges

corrosion to the rear exhaust

n/s mirror damaged

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 90,411 miles

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)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 88,373 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes heavily perished

Both number plates de-laminating

Front tyres getting low

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

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

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

Rear road springs in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2013 88,373 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes heavily perished

Both number plates de-laminating

Front tyres getting low

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Rear road springs in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2012 86,164 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2012 86,164 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2011 82,004 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 May 2010 79,375 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 74,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 56,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 41,352 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,440 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

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 EKP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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