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OV03 KRJ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,098 mi
Last recorded127,098 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 KRJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 127,098 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,406 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 117,883 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 115,806 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 115,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 106,685 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 106,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside front coil spring tail slightly out of position

nearside rear brake pads sticking

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Mar 2014 96,923 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust corroded

nearside front coil spring tail slightly out of position

nearside rear brake pads sticking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear brake pads sticking

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 78,405 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 70,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2011 70,464 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 63,719 miles

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

engine management light on

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,014 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,202 miles

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

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre has heel and toe effect on tread pattern

offside and nearside rear tyres have uneven tread wear (225/45y17).

Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,761 miles

Rear brake pads seem low, signs of wear on rear brake discs,recommend inspection/keep check on.

Fail 8 Mar 2007 28,761 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front tyre, worn inner edge, on limit 1.6mm, recommend replace & check wheel alignment.

Offside rear tyre, wearing low, outer edge, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Rear brake pads seem low, signs of wear on rear brake discs, recommend inspection/keep check on.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,094 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 KRJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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