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KE53 OLW

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,863 mi
Last recorded114,863 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 OLW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 114,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 114,862 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,831 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear brake pipes swollen - suspect corroded under sleeve (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 100,713 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 100,712 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,749 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 89,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perishing in centre of tread

Fail 19 Dec 2014 89,878 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perishing in centre of tread

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,133 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 84,130 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,119 miles

nearside front tyre was under inflated only 10lbs pressure

Fail 18 Dec 2012 78,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre was under inflated only 10lbs pressure

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,316 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 68,316 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,370 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 52,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust baffles loose inside box

Pass 24 Dec 2009 52,377 miles

rear exhaust baffles loose inside box

Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,376 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,583 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 31,588 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 OLW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

KE53 OLW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is KE53 OLW safe to buy?

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