MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,897 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components
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))
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))
EML illuminated
EML illuminated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 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)
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
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
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.
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
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
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)
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)
child seats fitted in rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts
engine management light on
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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