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EF53 VOC

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,897 mi
Last recorded110,897 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VOC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 110,897 miles

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 11 Sep 2018 99,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S outer C.V. boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorating

N/S/F door has external damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 99,588 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S outer C.V. boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorating

N/S/F door has external damage

N/S/R wheel bearing not checked

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,719 miles

EML illuminated

Fail 14 Sep 2017 94,719 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 91,012 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 91,012 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Sep 2015 89,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,272 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothside front lower arm rear bush worn and play.

bothside rear brake disc/s worn thin- and poor condition- should replace.

nearside front steering rack rod inner ball joint small amount of play.

nearside number plate dim- should replace.

nearside rear tyre outer shoulder worn thin. and outer wall lightly cracking.

offside front steering rack rod inner ball joint play- should replace.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake disc's lipped and pitted

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2013 81,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four brake disc's lipped and pitted

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,158 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,824 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,491 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 53,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 49,098 miles

child seats fitted in rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,321 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,830 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 32,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted

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 VOC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF53 VOC, 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.

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EF53 VOC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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