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FJ53 NNZ

2003 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,362 mi
Last recorded69,362 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NNZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,916 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 66,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,850 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,644 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 60,267 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,891 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,586 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 53,582 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brakes slightly binding

slight damage to o/s/f sill

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Sep 2009 36,262 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 15 Sep 2009 36,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,505 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,953 miles

front tyres getting low n/s/f outer edge worn rear indicator bulbs going white

Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,376 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 NNZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NNZ, 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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FJ53 NNZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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