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CV53 NGY

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,338 mi
Last recorded129,338 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 NGY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 129,338 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 124,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 121,516 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 118,808 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,238 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 116,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 112,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 109,168 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 109,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 102,765 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,753 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 92,743 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,708 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,579 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,559 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 63,980 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,510 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,500 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 35,223 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,488 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 NGY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NGY, 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 CV53 NGY registered?

CV53 NGY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is CV53 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 NGY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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