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NK03 BNJ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,530 mi
Last recorded128,530 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 BNJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 128,530 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 114,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 114,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 112,848 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 112,848 miles

Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 108,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,710 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 86,913 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,750 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 69,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 58,047 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 46,834 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,200 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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NK03 BNJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NK03 BNJ, 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 NK03 BNJ registered?

NK03 BNJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is NK03 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 BNJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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