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LK03 NLV

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,506 mi
Last recorded116,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 NLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 116,506 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,964 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 107,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 96,422 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2014 84,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,925 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 67,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,790 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 59,288 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2011 59,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,015 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,453 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,256 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,282 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 NLV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NLV, 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 LK03 NLV registered?

LK03 NLV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is LK03 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 NLV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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