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HX53 KVK

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,825 mi
Last recorded116,825 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KVK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 116,825 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 107,973 miles

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

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 7 Nov 2012 107,972 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

EPC LIGHT ON

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

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,926 miles

EVIDENCE OF O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT HAVING RUBBED ON ANTI-ROLL BAR

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES

Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,306 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 64,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,801 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,321 miles

Centre exhaust mount welds broken

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,960 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 26,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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HX53 KVK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HX53 KVK, 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 HX53 KVK registered?

HX53 KVK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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