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ET53 EFA

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,929 mi
Last recorded137,929 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 EFA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 137,929 miles

engine light on dash

oil light on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2015 126,579 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 92,926 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 92,921 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,380 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,962 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,481 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,495 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,002 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2008 31,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front tyre speed rating H.rest of tyres V rated

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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ET53 EFA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver 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 ET53 EFA, 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 ET53 EFA registered?

ET53 EFA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is ET53 EFA safe to buy?

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