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KP53 FFK

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,409 mi
Last recorded133,409 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 FFK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 133,409 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 24 Feb 2024 133,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 4 Feb 2023 132,065 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 127,942 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 127,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 117,513 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 100,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,043 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 80,043 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,344 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,941 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 72,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,029 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 70,029 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,010 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,430 miles

all four tyres worn low +

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear tyres perrished

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,148 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,751 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

temp warning light was on whe veichle started up

Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,942 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 FFK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KP53 FFK, 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 KP53 FFK registered?

KP53 FFK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 October 2003.

Is KP53 FFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 FFK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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