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KE03 AWA

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,784 mi
Last recorded138,784 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 AWA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 138,784 miles

Rear shock absorbers becoming weak

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

oil and coolant leaks

Fail 15 May 2017 138,782 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear shock absorbers becoming weak

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

oil and coolant leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2016 131,769 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 131,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 131,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 121,223 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 121,223 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 114,530 miles

front axle fitted with 18" wheels rear axle fitted with 17" wheels

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2014 114,350 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2013 101,746 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,464 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,264 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 61,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2010 61,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,170 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,611 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 8 Mar 2007 41,611 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

both nearside tyres have small cuts in tread

light stone chips across windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2006 34,117 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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KE03 AWA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc 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 KE03 AWA, 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 KE03 AWA registered?

KE03 AWA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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