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KP53 FEV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

11,800 mi
Last recorded11,800 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 FEV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 11,800 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 17 Nov 2017 107,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 100,146 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,357 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,397 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 79,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,976 miles

all tyres nearing legal limit.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 75,975 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,804 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,800 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 68,795 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 64,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear discs slight pitting

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,236 miles

rear discs slight pitting

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,529 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT HAS A SLIGHT CRACK HEADLIGHT AIM OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 57,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,586 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 51,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,201 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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KP53 FEV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KP53 FEV, 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 KP53 FEV registered?

KP53 FEV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is KP53 FEV safe to buy?

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