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KJ53 YWY

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

107,077 mi
Last recorded107,077 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 YWY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 107,077 miles

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

Front both side wishbone surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 107,077 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front both side wishbone surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 106,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 106,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 102,825 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 96,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 96,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,744 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 88,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 85,673 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,537 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 81,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,074 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 77,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,494 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,295 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 61,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,679 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 55,048 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,048 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 47,875 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 41,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,001 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 35,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,547 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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KJ53 YWY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KJ53 YWY, 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 KJ53 YWY registered?

KJ53 YWY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is KJ53 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ53 YWY shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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