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HX53 KXE

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,657 mi
Last recorded146,657 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 146,657 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 146,330 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 127,964 miles

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

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2011 112,775 miles

Both rear discs rusty

N/s steering rack arm ball joint has slight play.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 112,775 miles

Both rear discs rusty

N/s steering rack arm ball joint has slight play.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 108,460 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 105,548 miles

Nearside front inner steering rack joint has wear

Pass 9 Jun 2008 98,600 miles

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

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

Play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 7 Jun 2008 98,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 23 Jun 2007 61,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,676 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 KXE 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 72.7%.

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 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 KXE, 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 KXE registered?

HX53 KXE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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