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LJ53 KGO

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

192,099 mi
Last recorded192,099 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KGO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 192,099 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small deep cut in outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer side wall

rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2019 192,099 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small deep cut in outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer side wall

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2017 187,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut in tyre side wall

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 180,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear hand brake slight bind

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 169,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 157,482 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 143,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake disc worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 127,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 97,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,709 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,670 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 35,884 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 35,884 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,198 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,808 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES POOR CONDITION

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 KGO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

LJ53 KGO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is LJ53 KGO safe to buy?

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