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CX53 CXH

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,126 mi
Last recorded220,126 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 CXH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 220,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Head lamp in poor condition.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 219,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Offside windscreen cracked (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Head lamp in poor condition.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 204,196 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 204,072 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 189,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 189,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 174,604 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2013 157,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2013 157,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 143,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 129,550 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 112,899 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 97,552 miles

crack in n/s of windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 10 Oct 2008 78,935 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,591 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,306 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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CX53 CXH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX53 CXH, 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 CX53 CXH registered?

CX53 CXH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is CX53 CXH safe to buy?

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