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KY53 AYB

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,222 mi
Last recorded146,222 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 AYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 146,222 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 146,191 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 138,422 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 129,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 120,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 112,400 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,012 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 94,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,185 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 83,185 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 73,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,050 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,585 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,663 miles

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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 AYB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KY53 AYB, 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 KY53 AYB registered?

KY53 AYB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is KY53 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 AYB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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