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KE03 UBB

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,234 mi
Last recorded145,234 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 UBB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 145,234 miles

Engine management light display indicating a fault

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 144,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 144,347 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking oil (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 142,792 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 137,670 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 137,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 131,879 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 131,879 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play in joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play in joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,881 miles

Both rear tyres approx 3mm of wear left

Fail 24 Jan 2018 122,881 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres approx 3mm of wear left

Pass 20 Jan 2017 109,656 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 109,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 102,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid jion (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 96,711 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 90,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage outside zone 'A' but not in drives view of the road

engine oil on min mark

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated and on 3mm

various small chips across windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage outside zone 'A' but not in drives view of the road

engine oil on min mark

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated and on 3mm

various small chips across windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2013 84,231 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

child seat fitted to off side rear

windscreen has damage to swept area in excess of 40mm but not affecting drivers view

windscreen has various small chips across screen

Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,886 miles

Engine oil low

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 65,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2009 53,323 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 40,475 miles

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

adv on both rear tyres on 2.m

Pass 1 May 2007 29,942 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,206 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 UBB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KE03 UBB, 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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KE03 UBB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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