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HF53 KVY

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,840 mi
Last recorded76,840 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 KVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,840 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 68,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,468 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,010 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,072 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,673 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear number plate lightly damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,477 miles

both rear tyres near wear indicators

Fail 27 Mar 2009 37,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres near wear indicators

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,712 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,326 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 24,836 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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HF53 KVY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HF53 KVY, 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

How do I check the history of HF53 KVY?

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What year was HF53 KVY registered?

HF53 KVY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is HF53 KVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 KVY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF53 KVY have outstanding finance?

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