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EU53 BLV

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,395 mi
Last recorded102,395 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 BLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,395 miles

Catalyst lower heat shield missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and front bracket missing

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,129 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and catalyst heat shield missing

Fail 5 Apr 2018 88,129 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and catalyst heat shield missing

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,297 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 68,641 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,941 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 58,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 31,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,977 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,145 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,505 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 13,491 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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EU53 BLV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EU53 BLV, 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 EU53 BLV registered?

EU53 BLV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EU53 BLV safe to buy?

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