MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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