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KV53 ODW

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,241 mi
Last recorded44,241 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ODW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 44,241 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 43,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,387 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 40,350 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 38,867 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 38,867 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,267 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,585 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,430 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,636 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 30,995 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 28,008 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 24,190 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,665 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,202 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 13,546 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 10,047 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 5,323 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 5,319 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 2,036 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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KV53 ODW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KV53 ODW, 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 KV53 ODW registered?

KV53 ODW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is KV53 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 ODW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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