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DE53 CWF

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,225 mi
Last recorded76,225 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 CWF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 76,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 71,311 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 64,320 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 63,871 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 62,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,414 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 61,811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,165 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,108 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,836 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,063 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,568 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,118 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,670 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,369 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,548 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,246 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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DE53 CWF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 DE53 CWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 CWF registered?

DE53 CWF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is DE53 CWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 CWF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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