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RE53 NKD

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,888 mi
Last recorded77,888 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 NKD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 77,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 77,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 70,585 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 70,421 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 70,421 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,108 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,246 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,747 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,044 miles

Both sides inner C V boots are loose on shafts

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and nearside pads are low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,008 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,037 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,434 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 51,833 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center section bracket broken but is secure

Fail 22 Aug 2014 47,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center section bracket broken but is secure

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,166 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 35,935 miles

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

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

OSF & NSF brake discs slightly worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,935 miles

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

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

OSF & NSF brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,080 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,167 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,956 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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RE53 NKD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RE53 NKD, 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

How do I check the history of RE53 NKD?

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What year was RE53 NKD registered?

RE53 NKD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is RE53 NKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 NKD shows 24 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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