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KJ53 YYA

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,568 mi
Last recorded74,568 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 YYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 74,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 67,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 67,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 59,165 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,384 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 49,384 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,911 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 48,645 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 48,610 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank brace strap slightly corried

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,323 miles

fuel tank brace strap slightly corried

Fail 15 Sep 2017 48,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel tank brace strap slightly corried

Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,070 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,448 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 43,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,149 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,247 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,627 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,034 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,218 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 YYA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KJ53 YYA, 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 KJ53 YYA registered?

KJ53 YYA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is KJ53 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ53 YYA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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