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KN03 NZD

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,616 mi
Last recorded140,616 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 NZD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 140,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 133,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 126,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 121,487 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 113,397 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,768 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 94,235 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,061 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,595 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,065 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,092 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in n/s/r sidewall of tyre

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

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 28 Aug 2010 57,038 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 57,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 53,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,949 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,384 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,225 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,248 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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KN03 NZD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KN03 NZD, 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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What year was KN03 NZD registered?

KN03 NZD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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