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FJ53 NSV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,820 mi
Last recorded111,820 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 111,820 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 111,406 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 111,039 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 108,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 96,976 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 96,976 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,621 miles

engine cover fitted

nsr and osr brake pads worn

nsr tyre tread worn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,906 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 67,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,585 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 56,579 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,974 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,786 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 44,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

air-bag light on

Fail 28 Sep 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,199 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,910 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,793 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,922 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 NSV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NSV, 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 FJ53 NSV registered?

FJ53 NSV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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