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LK53 MLV

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,965 mi
Last recorded157,965 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 MLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 157,965 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 147,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 147,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 133,845 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 133,845 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 124,424 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 112,097 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 97,163 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 86,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,846 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,359 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 MLV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

LK53 MLV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is LK53 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK53 MLV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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