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LF03 KOD

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,293 mi
Last recorded121,293 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 KOD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 121,293 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack end

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,788 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 107,465 miles

Childseat fitted to nearside rear

Engine management light on

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

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

Slight play in both steering arms

Fail 2 Jul 2014 107,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Childseat fitted to nearside rear

Engine management light on

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

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

Slight play in both steering arms

Pass 4 Jul 2013 104,158 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded and broken

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside rear parking brake performance poor

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust slightly corroded and blowing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,855 miles

CAT heat shield loose

Centre exhaust mount corroded and broken

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 96,855 miles

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

CAT heat shield loose

Centre exhaust mount corroded and broken

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 84,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front side light dim

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front outer sill slightly damaged

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

Offside rear tyre perrished and cracking, splitting on offside outer side wall

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear exhaust front mount broken but exhaust still supported

Wiper blades smaring slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,693 miles

Nearside front outer sill slightly damaged

Nearside front side light dim

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

Offside rear tyre perrished and cracking, splitting on offside outer side wall

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear exhaust front mount broken but exhaust still supported

Wiper blades smaring slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 121,831 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 106,947 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2008 106,947 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,428 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 Front 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 15 Aug 2006 78,070 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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LF03 KOD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LF03 KOD, 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 LF03 KOD registered?

LF03 KOD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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