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KL53 GAU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,406 mi
Last recorded111,406 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 GAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 111,406 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,724 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 106,724 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 101,023 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 95,983 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,215 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 88,215 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front exhaust bracket broken.(noisy)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 81,824 miles

brake servo hose splitting

front exhaust bracket corroded and weak

slight play in offside steering arm? area.

strong advise! nearside rear tyre on tyre tread limit

Pass 2 Mar 2013 75,620 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 62,658 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 62,658 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,074 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 5,159 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,159 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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KL53 GAU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KL53 GAU, 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 KL53 GAU?

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What year was KL53 GAU registered?

KL53 GAU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is KL53 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 GAU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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