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LJ53 KKH

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,544 mi
Last recorded59,544 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KKH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 59,544 miles

Front bumper insecure

front brake discs are worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,120 miles

offside rear brake hose incorrectly fitted

rear exhaust damaged

turbo pipe insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2009 56,114 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear brake hose incorrectly fitted

rear exhaust damaged

turbo pipe insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,312 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 49,312 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2007 42,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,146 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 KKH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KKH, 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 KKH registered?

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

Is LJ53 KKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 KKH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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