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DX53 EKE

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,765 mi
Last recorded114,765 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 114,762 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 108,941 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 108,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2013 108,669 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 97,837 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

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

exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,115 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 79,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 70,790 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,633 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 EKE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EKE, 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

How do I check the history of DX53 EKE?

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What year was DX53 EKE registered?

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

Is DX53 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 EKE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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