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EA53 NZM

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,332 mi
Last recorded171,332 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NZM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2017 171,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 141,773 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 133,675 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 129,627 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 122,240 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 122,203 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 115,165 miles

rear seatbelts not inspected

Fail 29 May 2012 115,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear seatbelts not inspected

Pass 23 May 2011 106,075 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish and wear unevenly

Fail 10 May 2010 100,527 miles

4 hub caps fitted

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

air bag light on

off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 10 May 2010 100,527 miles

4 hub caps fitted

air bag light on

off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 83,813 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,973 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,572 miles

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

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 NZM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA53 NZM, 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 NZM registered?

EA53 NZM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is EA53 NZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 NZM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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