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CV53 VBN

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,793 mi
Last recorded121,793 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 VBN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 121,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at top (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 118,843 miles

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

child seats fitted n\s\r and o\s\r

Pass 6 Aug 2014 115,188 miles

damage to body work nearside front

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,522 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 6 Aug 2011 101,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,253 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 86,207 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,627 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,913 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,234 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 29,512 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 VBN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

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

Is CV53 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 VBN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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