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DE53 RZN

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,947 mi
Last recorded142,947 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 RZN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 142,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 136,781 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 136,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cleaned out (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 132,939 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,713 miles

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2016 128,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2015
Pass 7 Feb 2014 116,258 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 112,427 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 112,427 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 109,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 109,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,479 miles

metal object in o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 1 Nov 2010 97,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

metal object in o/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f interior door release handle missing

Pass 10 Nov 2009 87,640 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 77,274 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 77,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 67,349 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,120 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 RZN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

DE53 RZN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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