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EF53 VNX

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,944 mi
Last recorded161,944 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VNX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 161,944 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 151,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 141,584 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 129,542 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,667 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 97,655 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 82,705 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,626 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,565 miles

exhaust centre box slightly corroded.

front brake discs slightly corroded,lipped.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated, still visible.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,180 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 44,600 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,600 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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EF53 VNX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF53 VNX, 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 EF53 VNX?

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What year was EF53 VNX registered?

EF53 VNX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is EF53 VNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 VNX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF53 VNX have outstanding finance?

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