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FX53 HKV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,959 mi
Last recorded117,959 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 HKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 117,959 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 107,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,445 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 100,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OUTER SKIN ON REAR SILENCER ROTTED

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,177 miles

BUMPER DAMAGED N/S/FRONT

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OUTER SKIN ROTTED ON REAR SILENCER

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,034 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 87,004 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

ENGINE OIL BELOW MIN [TOPPED UP]

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,742 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON EDGES

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2011 80,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON EDGES

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre OUTER TREAD AREA O/S/REAR

Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,702 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2010 73,701 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,597 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 59,597 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,985 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 50,849 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,868 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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FX53 HKV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FX53 HKV, 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 FX53 HKV registered?

FX53 HKV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is FX53 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 HKV shows 18 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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