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KM03 JZE

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,697 mi
Last recorded136,697 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 JZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 136,697 miles

Offside Front brake pads ok for thickness but deteriating

exhaust corroded throughout, centre bracket corroding, secure on others

Fail 3 Apr 2017 136,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pads ok for thickness but deteriating

exhaust corroded throughout, centre bracket corroding, secure on others

Pass 8 Apr 2016 131,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 114,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside headlight fixings broken

windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Apr 2014 103,206 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 103,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2013 91,748 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,176 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,892 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 60,696 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,696 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,682 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,801 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 29,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,854 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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KM03 JZE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KM03 JZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM03 JZE registered?

KM03 JZE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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The MOT history for KM03 JZE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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