MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
no rear seats
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
no rear seats
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
No Rear Seats Fitted
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Handbrake Has Little Effort
Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect Possible Cracked Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box Clamp Corroded Away (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front wiper blade deteriorating
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
nearside front wiper blade deteriorating
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth also clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive looks like pas pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
Both front brake hoses are cracking /perished .
Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Both front brake hoses are cracking /perished .
Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ON LIMIT NOW (0.1 (b))
Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside & offside
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear lamp cracked
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ON LIMIT NOW (0.1 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
oil residue engine areas
front number plate deteriorating
rear wiper blade deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & front (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
exhaust centre clamp deteriorating with slight blow
exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating
nearside wiper deteriorating
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & front (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
exhaust centre clamp deteriorating with slight blow
exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating
nearside wiper deteriorating
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush marked in yellow (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush marked in yellow (2.7.4)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine warning light is on
oil leak from gearbox area
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
engine light staying on
Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
slight engine oil leak
n/s/f lower arm rear bush is split
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
n/s/f lower arm rear bush is split
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
plastic covers on bodysills prevent thorough examination
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 KHE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KHE, 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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LJ53 KHE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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