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DX53 BXY

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,478 mi
Last recorded83,478 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BXY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 83,478 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2014 78,472 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,472 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,295 miles

front brake dicscs pitted

middle exhaust pipe mounting bracket insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2011 67,295 miles

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

front brake dicscs pitted

middle exhaust pipe mounting bracket insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,450 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,984 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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DX53 BXY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DX53 BXY, 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 DX53 BXY registered?

DX53 BXY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DX53 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 BXY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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