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KN03 CCE

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

119,629 mi
Last recorded119,629 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 CCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 119,629 miles

Both nearside hub caps missing, offside front lower wishbone rear bush worn.

Fail 20 Aug 2026 119,629 miles

Both nearside hub caps missing, offside front lower wishbone rear bush worn.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 118,202 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 116,020 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 114,379 miles

Front arm rear bushes begining to crack up

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Tell tail on dash not working for OS indicator or hazards (4.9.1 (a) (i))

NSR spring starting to corrode

Fail 15 Aug 2023 114,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front arm rear bushes begining to crack up

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Tell tail on dash not working for OS indicator or hazards (4.9.1 (a) (i))

NSR spring starting to corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2022 113,028 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 113,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 111,815 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 11,804 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 110,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 106,009 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 106,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 99,759 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,905 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 94,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 89,872 miles

o/s/f + o/s/r tyres down to wear bands, required very soon

Fail 31 May 2016 89,872 miles

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

o/s/f + o/s/r tyres down to wear bands, required very soon

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,407 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 83,407 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,111 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,219 miles

paint coming off o/s/f wing.tow bar wiring has been rubbed.rear brake pads approx 50% worn.center exhaust mount starting to break.

rear axle front bushes starting to wear

Pass 23 May 2012 62,487 miles

rear discs slightly rusted

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,046 miles

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

front brake discs rusted on inside

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,831 miles

inside of both front discs rusty.

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres close to wear bands.

o/s/rear tyre on wear bands.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,956 miles

inside of both front discs rusting.

o/s/rear tyre close to wear bands.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,517 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 33,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,630 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly scored

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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KN03 CCE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 KN03 CCE, 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 KN03 CCE registered?

KN03 CCE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is KN03 CCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN03 CCE shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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