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KR03 ZXA

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,407 mi
Last recorded210,407 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 ZXA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 210,407 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 196,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust outer shell corroded and split

Pass 7 Jul 2014 175,924 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 175,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 158,214 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2013 158,204 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2012 135,567 miles

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

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

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

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

inner track arm slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2012 135,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

inner track arm slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2011 119,128 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 105,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 88,056 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 88,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,469 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2008 71,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,461 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 58,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,468 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

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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KR03 ZXA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KR03 ZXA, 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 KR03 ZXA registered?

KR03 ZXA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is KR03 ZXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 ZXA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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