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KX03 SOU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

101,195 mi
Last recorded101,195 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 SOU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 101,195 miles

Catalyst heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 8 Sep 2025 101,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Catalyst heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 18 Sep 2024 100,035 miles

Body component slightly loose Exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 98,752 miles

Front Body component slightly loose cat heat shield loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 97,334 miles

Front Body component slightly loose cat heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 96,098 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,623 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,249 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 87,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 84,381 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 81,491 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 81,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,251 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,053 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 75,053 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,707 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,685 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,999 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 55,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,654 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,231 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bottom part of front number plate broken but plate legible

Fail 7 Jan 2009 48,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bottom part of front number plate broken but plate legible

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,312 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 38,309 miles

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,740 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 29,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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KX03 SOU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KX03 SOU, 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 KX03 SOU registered?

KX03 SOU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is KX03 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX03 SOU shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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