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NK03 UWB

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,486 mi
Last recorded157,486 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 UWB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 157,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 151,822 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 144,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 144,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 137,724 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 131,116 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 121,413 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracks in Tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 102,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,288 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 96,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,690 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,739 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 77,739 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 67,150 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 67,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 53,790 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 53,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2008 50,081 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 40,471 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,471 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,529 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UWB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 UWB, 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 NK03 UWB registered?

NK03 UWB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is NK03 UWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 UWB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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