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EN53 WDC

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,452 mi
Last recorded103,452 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 WDC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,452 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 100,426 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 100,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 94,379 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 94,379 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 77,714 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,331 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 70,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,744 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 55,147 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,147 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 49,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 39,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,487 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,615 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 37,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,842 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,707 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,733 miles

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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EN53 WDC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EN53 WDC, 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 EN53 WDC registered?

EN53 WDC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is EN53 WDC safe to buy?

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