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DX53 CDE

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,945 mi
Last recorded161,945 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 CDE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 161,945 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 161,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 150,422 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 150,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 142,024 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 142,024 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 123,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 123,548 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,599 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 106,599 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,939 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,376 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,847 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,762 miles

rear discs in poor condition

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,698 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,036 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 52,027 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,881 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,461 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,115 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 25,114 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 CDE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

DX53 CDE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DX53 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 CDE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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