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CV53 MWP

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,252 mi
Last recorded110,252 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 110,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2017 110,252 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 104,784 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mount rubber worn

Centre Front Lower oil leak

Centre Front Lower one exhaust rubber broken

Nearside Front head light been pushed in bracket broken beam ok light not lose

Offside Rear brake binding some still turn wheel

Rear boot light on dash ,boot will not open .lock fault.look at boot area pulled seats down

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

eml on dash

Fail 31 May 2016 104,784 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mount rubber worn

Centre Front Lower oil leak

Centre Front Lower one exhaust rubber broken

Nearside Front head light been pushed in bracket broken beam ok light not lose

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

Offside Rear brake binding some still turn wheel

Rear boot light on dash ,boot will not open .lock fault.look at boot area pulled seats down

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

eml on dash

Pass 26 May 2015 98,462 miles

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2014 92,363 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 88,045 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,840 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 82,840 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,263 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2011 76,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,118 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

Front brake disc's rusty.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 68,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system rusty.

Front brake disc's rusty.

Rear number plate delaminating.

o/s/r brake sticking slightly.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,751 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 63,751 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,735 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 55,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,604 miles

Front tyre wear uneven

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,686 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 MWP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWP, 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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CV53 MWP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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