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FJ53 NMU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,106 mi
Last recorded144,106 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NMU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 144,106 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 144,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 132,176 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 115,963 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 92,438 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 67,172 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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FJ53 NMU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ53 NMU, 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 FJ53 NMU?

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What year was FJ53 NMU registered?

FJ53 NMU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is FJ53 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ53 NMU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ53 NMU have outstanding finance?

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