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LJ53 KGK

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,939 mi
Last recorded168,939 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 168,939 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 168,939 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 164,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 151,368 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 147,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 147,032 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 134,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2020 122,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 117,067 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 111,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,805 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 100,008 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,483 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 95,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,368 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2014 88,368 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,245 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 81,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,959 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside and nearside front disc worn

offside and nearside rear disc corroded and worn

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,996 miles

see advisory sheet 791198829356

Fail 24 Nov 2009 62,996 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

outer sills covered

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,441 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust broken

Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,616 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,387 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 KGK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KGK, 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 LJ53 KGK registered?

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

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