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KV03 ZXM

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,092 mi
Last recorded112,092 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 ZXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 112,092 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 112,092 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 99,600 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 99,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides ,nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 84,411 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jointin the centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 84,411 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jointin the centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,591 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 68,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 54,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,064 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,064 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,599 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,321 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 49,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,681 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,243 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 44,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,279 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,393 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,826 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,094 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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KV03 ZXM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

KV03 ZXM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is KV03 ZXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 ZXM shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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