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KL53 VKV

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 VKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 103,824 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2016 103,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,558 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,496 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 97,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,032 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,909 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 79,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,191 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 72,191 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,180 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,480 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,489 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 VKV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VKV, 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 KL53 VKV registered?

KL53 VKV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is KL53 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 VKV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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