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NK03 UWV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,188 mi
Last recorded126,188 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 UWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 126,188 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 126,188 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 118,454 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 110,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 96,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 86,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre coming out. (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre.

offside rear tyre perished and cracking.

Fail 25 Mar 2016 86,905 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake arm at calliper. (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre coming out. (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre.

offside rear tyre perished and cracking.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,195 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,466 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 28 Mar 2014 74,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,764 miles

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

clutch rubber missing

Fail 13 Dec 2012 67,764 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

clutch rubber missing

Fail 18 May 2012 64,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 64,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 55,736 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,188 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 54,394 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,767 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 UWV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

NK03 UWV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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