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DV53 RVL

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,118 mi
Last recorded146,118 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 RVL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 146,118 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 146,118 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 139,802 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 139,676 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 131,873 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 127,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear punctured

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring some componets

n/s/r brake caliper not fully back on rest indicating a fault

Fail 18 Sep 2015 127,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear punctured

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring some componets

n/s/r brake caliper not fully back on rest indicating a fault

Pass 4 Sep 2014 118,413 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 118,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 108,100 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,282 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 96,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,190 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,631 miles

forward under body protection covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2009 59,631 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

forward under body protection covers fitted

front discs heavily corroded on the inner surface

Fail 19 Aug 2008 48,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

forward under body protection fitted

front number plate loose but will not pull away

Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,517 miles

forward under body protection fitted

front number plate loose but will not pull away

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,164 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,250 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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DV53 RVL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV53 RVL, 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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DV53 RVL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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