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SF03 KHR

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,635 mi
Last recorded115,635 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 KHR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 115,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear position lamp lens damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear indicator lens damaged.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 115,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper hand brake lever. (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear position lamp lens damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear indicator lens damaged.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,539 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,326 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 89,303 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush worn (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush worn (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 157,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,389 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 62,389 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,245 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 58,788 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 53,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 49,587 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 46,292 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 41,326 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 36,159 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,227 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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SF03 KHR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SF03 KHR, 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 SF03 KHR registered?

SF03 KHR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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