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OV03 KPJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,722 mi
Last recorded120,722 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 KPJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 120,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 113,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,949 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads low on o/s/f///

Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,148 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 95,148 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 85,608 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 85,608 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 73,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 66,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,822 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 55,822 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,309 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 38,826 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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OV03 KPJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV03 KPJ, 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 OV03 KPJ registered?

OV03 KPJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is OV03 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 KPJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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