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AO53 VWV

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,272 mi
Last recorded138,272 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 138,272 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 133,659 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,659 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 124,217 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 116,149 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 116,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 110,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,949 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 91,634 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,818 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 85,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,804 miles

1.front side lights very dim 2.slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2007 77,616 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 68,445 miles

slight damage to front windsceen

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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AO53 VWV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO53 VWV, 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 AO53 VWV registered?

AO53 VWV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is AO53 VWV safe to buy?

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