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DE53 RZF

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,106 mi
Last recorded112,106 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 RZF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2014 112,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 93,034 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Dec 2012 93,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2011 88,540 miles

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 83,269 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,694 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 77,694 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,762 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 73,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,365 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 58,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 58,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,936 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 40,936 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,130 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 RZF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DE53 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

DE53 RZF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is DE53 RZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 RZF shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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