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CV53 VBM

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,587 mi
Last recorded107,587 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,587 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2017 107,587 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,836 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 100,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,693 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,977 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust section deteriorated.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,790 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,190 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 46,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,871 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 39,773 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 32,086 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 32,086 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,177 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 24,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,042 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 VBM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

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

Is CV53 VBM safe to buy?

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