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LK03 AKP

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,294 mi
Last recorded119,294 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 AKP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 119,294 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 May 2017 119,294 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,836 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,755 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt as child seat is fitted.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 99,743 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt as child seat is fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condition of off-side rear coil spring

Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,128 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,491 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,880 miles

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

various small chips across windsheild, all within limits

Fail 13 Jul 2009 57,322 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

various small chips across windsheild, all within limits

Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,781 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,777 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,764 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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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LK03 AKP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LK03 AKP, 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 LK03 AKP registered?

LK03 AKP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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