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EA53 NZF

2003 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,155 mi
Last recorded163,155 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NZF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 163,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 155,527 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 155,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 148,219 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 142,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 136,386 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 129,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 122,304 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 115,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 105,225 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 105,213 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 94,169 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,664 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 84,943 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 84,943 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 81,661 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,961 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,487 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 74,487 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 69,256 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 64,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,476 miles

OF/s/front tyre thred depth down to 2mm. Advice replace in future

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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EA53 NZF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EA53 NZF, 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 EA53 NZF registered?

EA53 NZF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is EA53 NZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 NZF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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