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FA53 AXO

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,301 mi
Last recorded133,301 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 AXO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 133,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 122,098 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 108,686 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 96,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 96,749 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 83,242 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 73,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,884 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,908 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,968 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,634 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 AXO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AXO, 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

How do I check the history of FA53 AXO?

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What year was FA53 AXO registered?

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

Is FA53 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 AXO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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