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LK53 MDY

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,319 mi
Last recorded67,319 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 MDY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 67,319 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,671 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside & offside (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,517 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Offside Front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

front bumper and near side front wing damaged

near side front head lamp bracket broken

off side front suspension lite mist of oil

Fail 29 Oct 2015 55,548 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

front bumper and near side front wing damaged

near side front head lamp bracket broken

off side front suspension lite mist of oil

Fail 8 Nov 2014 50,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 50,864 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2013 46,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 41,466 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,276 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,435 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 31,435 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,133 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,259 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 18,074 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 14,250 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 MDY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

LK53 MDY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is LK53 MDY safe to buy?

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