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KW03 VHP

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,365 mi
Last recorded88,365 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 VHP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 88,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,518 miles

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,009 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases new system (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Jul 2017 64,905 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,141 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 57,141 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 49,525 miles

rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 11 Jul 2015 49,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 6 Jul 2015 49,419 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,662 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 42,004 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,004 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2012 39,290 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2011 36,584 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken at weld-system secure

Fail 20 May 2011 36,584 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken at weld-system secure

Pass 20 May 2010 33,472 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,956 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 23,790 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 23,790 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 20,496 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,931 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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KW03 VHP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KW03 VHP, 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 KW03 VHP registered?

KW03 VHP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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