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FA53 AWZ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,099 mi
Last recorded141,099 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 AWZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 141,099 miles

Offside steering arm slight play

both rear discs worn

Fail 7 Dec 2019 140,979 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind cat. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside steering arm slight play

both rear discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2018 133,520 miles

both steering arms have slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2017 128,975 miles

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)

slight play in both steering arms.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 123,088 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 115,029 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 107,743 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 100,706 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 92,513 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,729 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 73,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,952 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,749 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2010 63,749 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 58,198 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 58,198 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,076 miles

advised front inner pads show wear

Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,712 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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FA53 AWZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FA53 AWZ, 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 FA53 AWZ registered?

FA53 AWZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FA53 AWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 AWZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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