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DE53 SBX

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,524 mi
Last recorded100,524 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SBX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,524 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre perished and low on tread

Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,436 miles

bolts missing from exhaust centre mountings

poor repair to front of exhaust system

poorly fitted o/s/r brake pads

Fail 24 Sep 2011 87,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bolts missing from exhaust centre mountings

poor repair to front of exhaust system

poorly fitted o/s/r brake pads

Pass 25 Sep 2010 80,807 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 75,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 75,492 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 69,380 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 69,380 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,046 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 63,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 49,777 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 49,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside 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)

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 SBX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

DE53 SBX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DE53 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 SBX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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