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FB53 FSK

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,185 mi
Last recorded139,185 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FSK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 139,185 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 129,496 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 118,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,853 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 108,853 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,241 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 79,467 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 60,486 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,099 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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FB53 FSK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black 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 FB53 FSK, 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 FB53 FSK registered?

FB53 FSK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is FB53 FSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 FSK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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