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LJ03 ZZK

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,763 mi
Last recorded125,763 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ZZK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 125,763 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 115,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 115,760 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 112,122 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 102,543 miles

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

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

engine damp with oil

exhaust system surface corrosion

rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2011 85,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2010 76,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 76,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,592 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 69,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,953 miles

front pads low

front tyres worn

rear pads low

Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,696 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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LJ03 ZZK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LJ03 ZZK, 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 LJ03 ZZK registered?

LJ03 ZZK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is LJ03 ZZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 ZZK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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