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KE53 DZP

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,524 mi
Last recorded116,524 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 DZP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 116,524 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 104,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 99,343 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,830 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,139 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,024 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,506 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,170 miles

Near side front inner wing has obvious repair, unable to inspect as under covers etc.

Rear wiper blade split.

Rear seat floor pan and both outer sills show welding- poor repairs, obvious cut and shut. Unable to fully inspect qualty of repair due to technic used in repair and carpet fixed down.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,773 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 DZP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DZP, 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

How do I check the history of KE53 DZP?

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What year was KE53 DZP registered?

KE53 DZP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is KE53 DZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 DZP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KE53 DZP have outstanding finance?

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