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K555 KAP

2003 Seat Leon

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,944 mi
Last recorded102,944 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 KAP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,944 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 102,944 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine management light on at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 94,431 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,779 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 85,778 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,867 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 76,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,032 miles

play in offside steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2013 66,031 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in offside steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,458 miles

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Fail 21 Apr 2012 61,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,130 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,765 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 48,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,498 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 30,732 miles

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit,also has a nail in tread.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 27,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 16,180 miles

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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K555 KAP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K555 KAP, 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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What year was K555 KAP registered?

K555 KAP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is K555 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K555 KAP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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