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KE03 ZDL

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,800 mi
Last recorded158,800 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 ZDL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 158,800 miles

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

Rear box corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 144,466 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 127,196 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

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

exhaust box in poor condtion

Fail 6 Nov 2017 127,191 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box bracket broken off from pipe (7.1.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front close to limts inner edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust box in poor condtion

Pass 21 Nov 2016 118,673 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt by inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both exhaust boxs staring to fall apart

rea[can be welded back onr tail box mounting bracket broken away from pipe

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 108,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine management light on.

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 108,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine management light on.

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 102,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 97,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2012 75,934 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,008 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,536 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 57,536 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2009 50,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,652 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,812 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 ZDL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KE03 ZDL, 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 ZDL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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