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KX03 SWK

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,330 mi
Last recorded169,330 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 SWK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 169,330 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2022 163,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Apr 2022 163,715 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 May 2021 163,680 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 163,079 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 163,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 159,266 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 153,768 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 145,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 134,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 121,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2013 96,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in nsr lens

osf side light dim

osr lamp lens cracked

slight wear on rear brake discs (inner faces)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,868 miles

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

Front tyre wear on tyre edges

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,447 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jan 2009 66,367 miles

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

O/S/F wishbone rear bush bonding pulling away

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 66,367 miles

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

O/S/F wishbone rear bush bonding pulling away

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,544 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 57,431 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,082 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 47,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 SWK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SWK, 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 KX03 SWK registered?

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

Is KX03 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX03 SWK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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