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LJ53 KFU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,298 mi
Last recorded119,298 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 119,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,012 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,920 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 97,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,024 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,844 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,457 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,772 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,047 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,211 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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LJ53 KFU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LJ53 KFU, 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 LJ53 KFU registered?

LJ53 KFU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LJ53 KFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 KFU shows 11 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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