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KL53 GBX

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,557 mi
Last recorded145,557 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 GBX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 145,557 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 137,656 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

Fail 5 Nov 2016 137,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wing damage

Pass 14 Nov 2015 129,299 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 120,420 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 103,602 miles

exhaust support near rear axle is broken.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 103,602 miles

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

exhaust support near rear axle is broken.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 91,675 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside front rear wishbone bush cracking.

Offside front rear wishbone bush split.

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,321 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2011 84,320 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,011 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 67,989 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 67,989 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

3mm of tread on o/s/r 4mm on n/s/r

n/s underside egnine cover insecure

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads 80% or more worn

Pass 25 Nov 2008 61,167 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 61,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,345 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 50,048 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,672 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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KL53 GBX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KL53 GBX, 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 KL53 GBX registered?

KL53 GBX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is KL53 GBX safe to buy?

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