MOT Status
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214,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system weeping from joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre on limit
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/r tyre on limit
both rear brake discs rusty
both rear tyres slightly perished, centre exhaust mount loose but still surporting system
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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EJ53 VTO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 EJ53 VTO, 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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What year was EJ53 VTO registered?
EJ53 VTO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is EJ53 VTO safe to buy?
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