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KN03 TCX

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

195,567 mi
Last recorded195,567 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 TCX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 195,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 28 Sep 2012 195,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 26 Aug 2011 176,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 176,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 156,609 miles

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

centre ext. mounting broken

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general wear on all discs

n/s/f a/r/bar drop link possibly replaced

o/s/r hand brake linkage not fully returning to stop

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

stick on sun visor

tow bar fitted

tyres bseem low on pressure

Fail 6 Aug 2010 156,609 miles

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

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

centre ext. mounting broken

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general wear on all discs

n/s/f a/r/bar drop link possibly replaced

o/s/r hand brake linkage not fully returning to stop

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

stick on sun visor

tow bar fitted

tyres bseem low on pressure

Fail 10 Aug 2009 137,675 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

centre ext. bracket adrift

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on all discs

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/r hand brake not fully returning to stops

o/s/r wheel stiff to turn by hand

plastic covers fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic visor fitted to top of windscreen

slight damage to o/s lower sil lip

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 10 Aug 2009 137,675 miles

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

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

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

centre ext. bracket adrift

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on all discs

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/r hand brake not fully returning to stops

o/s/r wheel stiff to turn by hand

plastic covers fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic visor fitted to top of windscreen

slight damage to o/s lower sil lip

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 26 Aug 2008 120,037 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 114,120 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 114,116 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 96,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 96,347 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 TCX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

KN03 TCX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is KN03 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN03 TCX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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