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LK53 MKV

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,107 mi
Last recorded153,107 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 MKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 153,107 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 153,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 142,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 142,996 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 134,687 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 127,123 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,231 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 115,231 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 111,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 105,456 miles

Air Bag warning light on

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,456 miles

Air Bag warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2009 90,824 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,746 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,803 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,916 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 MKV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

LK53 MKV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is LK53 MKV safe to buy?

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