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LK53 KDX

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,408 mi
Last recorded28,408 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 KDX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 28,408 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust mount broken

engine misfire

temperature gauge not working

Pass 28 Oct 2019 27,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 24,862 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 22,340 miles

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2016 20,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 19,137 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 18,030 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 15,031 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,134 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 11,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 7,650 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 2 Oct 2010 32,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 26,656 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,033 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,581 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 KDX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KDX, 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 LK53 KDX registered?

LK53 KDX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is LK53 KDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK53 KDX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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