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LM53 KUR

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,857 mi
Last recorded91,857 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 KUR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 83,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,238 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 71,325 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lower centre edge broken. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bushing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bushing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bushing deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bushing deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,352 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,088 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,325 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 41,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,482 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,608 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 31,608 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,129 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,987 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,968 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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LM53 KUR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LM53 KUR, 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 LM53 KUR registered?

LM53 KUR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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