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DX53 BVJ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,325 mi
Last recorded89,325 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BVJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 89,325 miles

e.m.l on

Fail 23 Jan 2018 89,325 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

e.m.l on

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,506 miles

eml

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 86,506 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

eml

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,918 miles

E.M.L on

Fail 26 Jan 2016 84,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

E.M.L on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,613 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,282 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 73,009 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,273 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 68,273 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,697 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 64,697 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,769 miles

management light on dash osr tyre 2mm

Pass 10 May 2010 52,222 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 52,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 38,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,053 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 21,146 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s tyre thinning on edge

Pass 8 Nov 2006 21,146 miles

n/s tyre thinning on edge

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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DX53 BVJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DX53 BVJ, 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 DX53 BVJ registered?

DX53 BVJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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