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DK53 UMX

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,452 mi
Last recorded76,452 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UMX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 76,452 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 67,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2017 67,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 64,890 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 64,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 62,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 60,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear nearside offside tyres slight perishing

Pass 8 May 2013 58,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 58,164 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 53,329 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 50,539 miles

The metal brake pipes ater the rear flexys are becoming corroded under the coating

Pass 8 May 2009 47,373 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 41,661 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,993 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,775 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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DK53 UMX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DK53 UMX, 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 DK53 UMX registered?

DK53 UMX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DK53 UMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK53 UMX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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