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KP53 TGF

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,527 mi
Last recorded101,527 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 TGF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,527 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2016 101,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2015 95,827 miles

nearside front seat belt buckle cover damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2015 95,812 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front seat belt buckle cover damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2014 87,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2014 87,888 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn & scored

Pass 21 Nov 2012 79,369 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 79,369 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,138 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 60,662 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,736 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,172 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,362 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,062 miles

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

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 TGF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TGF, 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

How do I check the history of KP53 TGF?

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What year was KP53 TGF registered?

KP53 TGF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is KP53 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 TGF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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