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DX53 EFT

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,049 mi
Last recorded84,049 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EFT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 84,049 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 84,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,155 miles

windscreen has slight damage on o/s wiper sweep

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,754 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,038 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,362 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,432 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,080 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,006 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 EFT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

DX53 EFT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is DX53 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 EFT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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