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DX53 UXT

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,337 mi
Last recorded120,337 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 UXT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,337 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,828 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 115,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 108,473 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,789 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,483 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 97,483 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 88,154 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 88,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 81,953 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,158 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,536 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 53,333 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,718 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 UXT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UXT, 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 UXT registered?

DX53 UXT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is DX53 UXT safe to buy?

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