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LK53 FUP

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,526 mi
Last recorded95,526 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 FUP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 95,526 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

e.m.l.on dash

exhaust centre mounting deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2014 91,458 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 87,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,346 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 73,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,178 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 63,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2009 55,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,007 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 45,007 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,484 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,127 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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LK53 FUP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LK53 FUP, 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

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What year was LK53 FUP registered?

LK53 FUP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LK53 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK53 FUP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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