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KP53 TFN

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,452 mi
Last recorded178,452 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 TFN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 178,452 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 168,320 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 168,320 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 157,647 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 1 Jun 2010 147,148 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 134,447 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 109,801 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 109,624 miles

slight play in offside steering

Pass 17 Oct 2006 80,340 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 TFN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TFN, 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 TFN registered?

KP53 TFN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is KP53 TFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 TFN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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