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HX53 KWE

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,379 mi
Last recorded158,379 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KWE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2017 158,379 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 143,949 miles

rear tyre edges worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 130,141 miles

rear silencer rusting

Pass 15 Jul 2014 116,558 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,961 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,533 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,792 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,449 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,720 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,992 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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HX53 KWE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HX53 KWE, 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 HX53 KWE registered?

HX53 KWE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is HX53 KWE safe to buy?

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