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DE53 SCZ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,520 mi
Last recorded90,520 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SCZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,520 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,459 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,009 miles

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind on offside rear brake

windscreen marked on drivers side

Fail 24 Sep 2014 75,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

oil level on minimum

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind on offside rear brake

windscreen marked on drivers side

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,302 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake

topped up low engine oil

Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight bind on offside rear brake

topped up low engine oil

Pass 29 Sep 2012 57,149 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,033 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes binding

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oil level low

Front Brake discs worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes binding

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,208 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 40,208 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,210 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,519 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 SCZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

DE53 SCZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is DE53 SCZ safe to buy?

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