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KE03 ZDJ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,359 mi
Last recorded125,359 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 ZDJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 125,359 miles

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

condition of exhaust system

Fail 26 Apr 2019 125,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

condition of exhaust system

Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,539 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 117,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,490 miles

both front lower arms, rear bushes split

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 15 Mar 2016 97,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

both front lower arms, rear bushes split

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,131 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 90,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management lamp illuminated.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,044 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,159 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,376 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 62,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 62,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 55,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,362 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 39,217 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 30,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,559 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 22,773 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,773 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 ZDJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 KE03 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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