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LJ53 KGG

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,867 mi
Last recorded122,867 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KGG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,867 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 112,988 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,572 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 92,083 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,311 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 84,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,730 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 81,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,255 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,152 miles

EM Light on

Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,429 miles

E.M light on, Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,346 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,802 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,429 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,854 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,726 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 41,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,842 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,563 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,186 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 KGG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KGG, 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 KGG registered?

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

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