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DX53 EKA

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

244,341 mi
Last recorded244,341 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EKA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 244,341 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

n/s/front pad only workihg 70 percent on disc face

rear discs rusted and scored

Fail 25 Nov 2016 244,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

n/s/front pad only workihg 70 percent on disc face

rear discs rusted and scored

Pass 2 Dec 2015 234,834 miles

centre exhaust mtg is broken

eml is on

front and rear discs are rusty.

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 234,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust mtg is broken

eml is on

front and rear discs are rusty.

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 217,849 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 217,849 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 195,182 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 178,053 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 10 Aug 2011 165,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 132,399 miles

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

o/s front headlamp modified to stop aim beam image kick off to o/s.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 142,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 117,635 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,908 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 36,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,957 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 EKA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EKA, 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 EKA registered?

DX53 EKA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is DX53 EKA safe to buy?

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