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LJ53 KKB

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,128 mi
Last recorded92,128 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KKB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 92,128 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 83,257 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 76,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,956 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 63,246 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 56,910 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 52,352 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 46,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,985 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,082 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 37,082 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres tread feathered

Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,889 miles

front brake discs worn - lipped

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,319 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

R/tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,069 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 16,069 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,522 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,733 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,479 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 KKB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KKB, 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

How do I check the history of LJ53 KKB?

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What year was LJ53 KKB registered?

LJ53 KKB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is LJ53 KKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 KKB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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