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KV03 XLX

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,858 mi
Last recorded173,858 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 XLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 173,858 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no plate value available

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2019 166,768 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no plate value avalible

Fail 30 Nov 2019 166,768 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no plate value avalible

Pass 10 Dec 2018 158,646 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 151,860 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 151,860 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 142,822 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 142,822 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 132,996 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 132,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 124,089 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 124,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 119,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

slight deterioration rear silencer outer skin.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 118,836 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s and n/s front discs heavily corroded on inside edges

rear wiper/washer not clearing screen

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2013 110,329 miles

fog light not working on tow bar elec

Pass 19 Jan 2012 101,005 miles

scratches on nearside body panels,dent in nearside front wing

Pass 29 Dec 2010 92,680 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 85,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 79,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 79,341 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,982 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,207 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 52,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KV03 XLX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV03 XLX, 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 KV03 XLX registered?

KV03 XLX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is KV03 XLX safe to buy?

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