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DX53 CEN

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,096 mi
Last recorded143,096 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 CEN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 143,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers Seat Worn

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s + O/s Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/s Front ( Stone Chip ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 143,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers Seat Worn

Headlamp aim too high N/s + O/s Front (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s + O/s Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/s Front ( Stone Chip ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 137,430 miles

N/s + O/s Front ( Steel Wheels Fitted ) 195/65/15

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s Rear ( Soft And Cracking Between Tread ) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/s Front ( Stone Chip ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 137,430 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s + O/s Front ( Cracking Between Tread ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s Rear ( Soft And Cracking Between Tread ) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/s Front ( Stone Chip ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 132,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 132,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 128,641 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 126,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 120,789 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 120,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 114,548 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 114,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 107,023 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 107,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise unable to test emissions as exhaust is incomplete & no reading from tail pipe.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 102,671 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 102,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 95,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 82,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,051 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 62,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,178 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,666 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 CEN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CEN, 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 CEN registered?

DX53 CEN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DX53 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 CEN shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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