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KU03 XBB

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,960 mi
Last recorded161,960 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 XBB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 161,960 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 158,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake caliper has slight dampness

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 148,826 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded And n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 148,826 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded And n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 139,580 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 130,016 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted

coil spring corroded Front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Dec 2016 130,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted

coil spring corroded Front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 127,196 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

coil spring corroded Front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 122,804 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust thin and has minor leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 122,804 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust thin and has minor leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 116,109 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 116,109 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 108,450 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 24 Feb 2012 97,862 miles

both front tyres slightly stepping on inner edge

front discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 85,746 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,307 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 75,307 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,413 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 64,405 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,641 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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KU03 XBB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KU03 XBB, 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 KU03 XBB registered?

KU03 XBB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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