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LK03 APU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,180 mi
Last recorded117,180 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 APU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 117,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 114,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 114,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 108,697 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 108,697 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 99,081 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 99,081 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 87,084 miles

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 12 May 2016 87,084 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 21 May 2015 78,465 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 78,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 77,789 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 77,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 63,743 miles

2 x exhaust brackets broken but exhaust is still adequately supported

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished

Fail 10 May 2013 63,709 miles

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

2 x exhaust brackets broken but exhaust is still adequately supported

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 22 May 2012 53,295 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to perish.

Remnants of unofficial sticker below centre rear view mirror, but not obstructing the driver's view of the road.

Fail 22 May 2012 53,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to perish.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Remnants of unofficial sticker below centre rear view mirror, but not obstructing the driver's view of the road.

Pass 26 May 2011 43,872 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 43,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 38,661 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 38,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 34,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 May 2007 20,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 13,336 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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LK03 APU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LK03 APU, 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 APU registered?

LK03 APU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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