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NK03 MZE

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,498 mi
Last recorded83,498 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 MZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 83,498 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY CORRODED

VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC ENGINE COVER FITTED

VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,584 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 72,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,027 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,436 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 56,334 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to crack/split

Pass 8 May 2009 51,096 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 51,096 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2008 45,743 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 45,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 39,182 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 39,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 26,048 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 MZE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NK03 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

NK03 MZE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is NK03 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 MZE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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