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LK53 KDJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,680 mi
Last recorded195,680 miles
Recorded on26 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 KDJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2024 195,680 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 191,517 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 185,906 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 178,435 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 175,319 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 189,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 189,231 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2012 173,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 157,072 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 157,072 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 136,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 136,725 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 118,854 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 118,854 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 101,719 miles

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 16 Oct 2007 82,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 56,721 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 KDJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KDJ, 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 LK53 KDJ?

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What year was LK53 KDJ registered?

LK53 KDJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is LK53 KDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK53 KDJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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