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KX53 RUC

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

210,295 mi
Last recorded210,295 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 RUC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 210,295 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Handbrake effort weak. Just met on RBT. Will need attention.

Slight windscreen damage/chips. Not affecting drivers view.

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 210,295 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Handbrake effort weak. Just met on RBT. Will need attention.

Slight windscreen damage/chips. Not affecting drivers view.

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 194,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 194,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level Brake warning lamp red. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 186,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake but not showing on RBT

Offside Rear Handbrake effort weak and will need adjusting

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 186,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake but not showing on RBT

Offside Rear Handbrake effort weak and will need adjusting

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 170,194 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Handbrake effort just met

Offside Rear Slight imbalance on os handbrake effort

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 20 May 2016 153,952 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 153,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 147,128 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 131,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 118,712 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 118,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 104,714 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 104,702 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 91,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 79,197 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 65,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,982 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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KX53 RUC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KX53 RUC, 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 KX53 RUC registered?

KX53 RUC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is KX53 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX53 RUC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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