MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front outer cv boot split not allowing ingress of dirt etc
Offside handbrake effort low
Rear brake imbalance
small cuts to inside wall of offside rear tyre
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front outer cv boot split not allowing ingress of dirt etc
Offside handbrake effort low
Rear brake imbalance
small cuts to inside wall of offside rear tyre
Both rear trailing arm bushes worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Complete exhaust system corroded
Front exhaust flexi joint in poor conditon and slightly blowing
Front subframe mounts worn and split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Number plates in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear trailing arm bushes worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Complete exhaust system corroded
Front exhaust flexi joint in poor conditon and slightly blowing
Front subframe mounts worn and split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Number plates in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CV53 VAO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?
CV53 VAO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2003.
Is CV53 VAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for CV53 VAO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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