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CV53 MWJ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,469 mi
Last recorded60,469 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,469 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r brakes binding on [slight] petrol tank strap corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 60,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r brakes binding on [slight] petrol tank strap corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,927 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 53,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,956 miles

minor exhaust leakfrom rear joint.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,038 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,990 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,022 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,306 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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CV53 MWJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CV53 MWJ, 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 CV53 MWJ registered?

CV53 MWJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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