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FX53 KYJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,962 mi
Last recorded119,962 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 KYJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 119,962 miles

All suspension components have surface corrosion

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake discs inner surface corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2023 118,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2023 118,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 116,553 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2021 114,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2021 114,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 112,367 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2020 112,349 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine x under covers fitted / n/s wiper blade / corrosion on coil springs x front wishbones / corrosion on suspension units

slight play in o/s rack arm / slight corrosion on front discs / n/s/f tyre 3mm / o/s/f flexi hose corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,566 miles

engine x under covers x wheel covers fitted / corrosion on suspension units x front springs

slight corrosion on front discs / o/s/f brake flexi hose corroding / rear brake pipes corroding

very slight separation on wishbone bushes / very slight play in o/s/rack arm / slight play in front top mounts

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,495 miles

engine x under covers fitted x wheel covers / very slight play in o/s rack arm / slight corrosion on front springs

heat signs x corrosion on rear discs / o/s/f flexi hose corroding / slight split on o/s/f wishbone bush

Pass 12 May 2016 103,308 miles

FRONT SPRINGS CORRODING /

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/ RACK ARM / O/S/F WISHBONE BUSH SPLITTING

WHEEL COVERS X UNDER TRAY FITTED / MIDDLE EXHAUST MOUNT NEEDS WELDING

Pass 12 May 2015 99,341 miles

Undertrays fitted, slightplay both front control arm rear bushes, front tyres 2mm, osf tie rod slight play, osr wheel slight bind

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,416 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S RACK ARM / FRONT TYRES 3MM

Pass 25 May 2013 87,177 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2013 87,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 80,236 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 80,230 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 73,074 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,433 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,066 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,202 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,933 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 27,317 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 KYJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FX53 KYJ, 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 FX53 KYJ registered?

FX53 KYJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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