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LJ53 KKO

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,709 mi
Last recorded136,709 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KKO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 136,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 133,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 129,500 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 129,459 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2018 119,678 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 113,516 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 107,182 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,192 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,308 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,822 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 66,199 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight distortion in nearside rear tyre- front lower arm bushes wearing split - offside front driveshaft corroded -front pads & discs wearing low.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wiper blades poor condition & judder

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,262 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,437 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing/bald on outer edge

rear indicators bulbs faded

Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,051 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 30,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,709 miles

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 KKO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KKO, 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 KKO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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