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OV03 KRD

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,965 mi
Last recorded89,965 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 KRD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 89,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 89,957 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 86,262 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,334 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 81,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,538 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,175 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)

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

Rear slight brake bind on both rear wheels

Fail 4 Jul 2016 70,173 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has 2 small leaks (7.1.2)

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)

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

Rear slight brake bind on both rear wheels

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,637 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 65,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,197 miles

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

scuffing to nearside rear tyrewall

Fail 18 Jun 2014 59,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

scuffing to nearside rear tyrewall

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,371 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,773 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,521 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 30,521 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 30,251 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 27,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 27,188 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 24,139 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,053 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,795 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)

nearside sill dented

rear brake discs slightly corroded

tyre size 195/65/15V

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 KRD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KRD, 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 OV03 KRD registered?

OV03 KRD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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