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KY53 AXV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,685 mi
Last recorded129,685 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 AXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 129,685 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 123,984 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 117,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 104,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all front lower arm bushs deteriorated

front pads getting low

o/s/r coil spring slightly damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,433 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 95,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,473 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,572 miles

advise nsf iner roll bar bsh'advise os hand brake travel

Fail 12 Oct 2011 77,572 miles

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

advise nsf iner roll bar bsh'advise os hand brake travel

Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 68,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 58,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,831 miles

front discs worn

Fail 30 Aug 2007 36,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,167 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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KY53 AXV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KY53 AXV, 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 KY53 AXV registered?

KY53 AXV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is KY53 AXV safe to buy?

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