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EK03 KWJ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,814 mi
Last recorded78,814 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 KWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,814 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit (205/60/15

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,533 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 73,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 64,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,033 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,618 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,321 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,191 miles

Childs seat fitted on both rear seats.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,077 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 38,077 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,357 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,904 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,264 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

oil leak from sump plug area

Fail 21 Aug 2006 13,264 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

oil leak from sump plug area

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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EK03 KWJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EK03 KWJ, 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 EK03 KWJ registered?

EK03 KWJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is EK03 KWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 KWJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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