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KE53 DYC

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,067 mi
Last recorded145,067 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 DYC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 145,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 127,895 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind os rear brake

Pass 25 Feb 2014 119,852 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 119,852 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 111,605 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 111,605 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 102,979 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEAGAL LIMIT WEARING IN THE CENTRE

Pass 24 Feb 2011 95,851 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 95,844 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT DISCS BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,431 miles

NSR tyre punctured

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,079 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,999 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,770 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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KE53 DYC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KE53 DYC, 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 KE53 DYC registered?

KE53 DYC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is KE53 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 DYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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