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KU52 KLD

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,758 mi
Last recorded132,758 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 KLD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 132,758 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 132,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 121,633 miles

front and rear tyres do not match

Fail 31 Oct 2014 121,631 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

front and rear tyres do not match

Pass 11 Oct 2013 111,568 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 111,568 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,693 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 84,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,739 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,683 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,492 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 68,668 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 61,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,069 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 45,589 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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KU52 KLD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KU52 KLD, 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 KU52 KLD registered?

KU52 KLD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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