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CV53 NHX

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,285 mi
Last recorded138,285 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 NHX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 138,285 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 138,285 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 127,300 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 115,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 115,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 112,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 112,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 109,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre cracked on inner wall 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes sticking slightly

coil spring corroded A L L (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 109,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat pipe sleeve (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed damaged (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre cracked on inner wall 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes sticking slightly

coil spring corroded A L L (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 104,457 miles

front exhaust flex deteriorated

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,414 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,376 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,376 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,208 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,051 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,497 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 40,497 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 33,024 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,286 miles

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

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 NHX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NHX, 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 NHX registered?

CV53 NHX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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