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DE53 DFG

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,267 mi
Last recorded106,267 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DFG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 106,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,795 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,217 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,940 miles

EML on

Nearside Front 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)

catalytic convertor heat sheild loose

centre and rear exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,360 miles

engine management light on

exhaust back box bracket broken but still adeqautley supported

Fail 8 Sep 2011 76,360 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

exhaust back box bracket broken but still adeqautley supported

Pass 18 Sep 2010 69,604 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust back box has a bracket which is detatched on one side but still offers support ,

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,038 miles

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)

front brakes reach the maximum permissable imballance figures as they are released

off side front headlamp full of condensation

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,259 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,338 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 47,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Chip in front windscreen

Front wipers smeering slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,898 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 DFG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DFG, 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 DE53 DFG registered?

DE53 DFG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is DE53 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 DFG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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