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LK53 NGY

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,989 mi
Last recorded86,989 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 NGY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 86,989 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 86,066 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 86,066 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 84,741 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 84,741 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 80,712 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,597 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 77,993 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 74,069 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 69,389 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 69,389 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 65,012 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,526 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,017 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,371 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,120 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,615 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,036 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 31,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,448 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,927 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread getting low not yet on wear bars

Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,202 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 NGY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NGY, 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 NGY registered?

LK53 NGY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is LK53 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK53 NGY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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