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WK53 DKD

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,066 mi
Last recorded122,066 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 DKD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 122,066 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension units covered in underseal

Fail 12 Dec 2023 120,672 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension units covered in underseal

Pass 12 Dec 2022 117,817 miles

Front subframe undersealed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam undersealed

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 117,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe undersealed

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam undersealed

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 114,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,293 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust and boxes deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Dec 2020 111,290 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust and boxes deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,983 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2019 108,980 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 102,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 95,193 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 95,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 88,824 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 82,238 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,639 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,248 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,378 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,028 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,310 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,498 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,948 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,642 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,117 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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WK53 DKD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WK53 DKD, 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 WK53 DKD registered?

WK53 DKD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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