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FJ53 VYN

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,734 mi
Last recorded82,734 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VYN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 82,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre joint/sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,620 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 80,440 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 80,440 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,004 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 61,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,335 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 57,335 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,354 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,087 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 45,002 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,058 miles

Engine light on

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,654 miles

1) Airbag light on ( crash sensor passenger side)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 34,654 miles

1) Airbag light on ( crash sensor passenger side)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,969 miles

1) All tyres perishing through age. Though still have the required tread depths

Fail 4 Apr 2011 28,969 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1) All tyres perishing through age. Though still have the required tread depths

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,225 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls badly perished 195/65/15V

Fail 25 Sep 2009 22,514 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,514 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,109 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 20,108 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

N/S & O/S rear tyres sidewalls badly cracked and perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,977 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 15 Sep 2006 14,383 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 VYN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VYN, 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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What year was FJ53 VYN registered?

FJ53 VYN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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