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KE53 OLM

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

258,181 mi
Last recorded258,181 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 258,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 253,188 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) & damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords SIZE: 225/40ZR18Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin but has no obvious gas loss at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 248,108 miles

Clutch noisy at natural idle - poss release bearing. Further investigation req'd

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated tearing (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded through outer skin also baffles loose inside silencer

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened All coil springs front & rear (2.4.A.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 240,024 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

crack in windscreen but not affecting view

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 230,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 219,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 203,750 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 191,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 177,260 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 164,594 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

unable to open rear right door inside or out

Fail 11 Nov 2010 164,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing low

unable to open rear right door inside or out

Pass 11 Nov 2009 151,332 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 151,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 130,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 130,228 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 104,941 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 74,871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OLM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OLM, 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 KE53 OLM registered?

KE53 OLM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is KE53 OLM safe to buy?

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