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HK53 LYT

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,400 mi
Last recorded154,400 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 LYT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 154,400 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 149,742 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 148,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 147,908 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 144,833 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 140,945 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 140,943 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2016 134,449 miles

weld on exhaust cat corroded and slightly leaking

Fail 16 Nov 2016 134,449 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

weld on exhaust cat corroded and slightly leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2015 127,970 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 127,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 120,593 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 110,050 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 110,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 98,779 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 84,401 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 74,379 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,301 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 63,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 52,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,583 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,426 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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HK53 LYT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HK53 LYT, 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 HK53 LYT registered?

HK53 LYT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is HK53 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 LYT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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