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KN52 OBT

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,504 mi
Last recorded75,504 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 OBT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,504 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play STRONG ADVISORY (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 75,504 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play STRONG ADVISORY (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,989 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 69,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 67,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,070 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,121 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 64,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 60,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,136 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,520 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 53,520 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 4 Jan 2010 47,646 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,646 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,776 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 40,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,729 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,677 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 22,725 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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KN52 OBT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KN52 OBT, 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 KN52 OBT registered?

KN52 OBT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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The MOT history for KN52 OBT shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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