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KX53 RZJ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,789 mi
Last recorded174,789 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 RZJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 174,789 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 174,788 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2021 172,144 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 169,863 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 165,281 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 159,253 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 150,339 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 144,930 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 136,913 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 130,984 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 130,941 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 123,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 115,200 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 104,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

temporary repair on rear silencer support

Pass 12 Jul 2011 104,988 miles

temporary repair on rear silencer support

Fail 13 Jul 2010 90,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,825 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,029 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,505 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 45,505 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 RZJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KX53 RZJ, 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 KX53 RZJ registered?

KX53 RZJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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