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KW03 VOT

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,105 mi
Last recorded98,105 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 VOT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 96,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,801 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 91,314 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 91,314 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,976 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,826 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,849 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,961 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 80,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,641 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 74,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,294 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,973 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,956 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 65,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,297 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,150 miles

screen lightly scored in zone b

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,574 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 39,692 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,267 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 VOT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KW03 VOT, 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 KW03 VOT registered?

KW03 VOT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is KW03 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 VOT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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