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LA03 NKW

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,439 mi
Last recorded142,439 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 NKW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 142,439 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 142,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 139,754 miles

Both front tyres very worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2019 132,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 132,648 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 121,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 121,166 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,170 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 104,125 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,070 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 94,070 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 85,093 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 85,093 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,963 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,521 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,832 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 55,830 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,299 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 51,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear and nearside front tyres worn

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,833 miles

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

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 2 Nov 2007 44,764 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)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs corroded/poor condition(just acceptable)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,693 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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LA03 NKW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LA03 NKW, 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 LA03 NKW registered?

LA03 NKW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is LA03 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA03 NKW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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