MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,734 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
eml on
Engine light on
1) Airbag light on ( crash sensor passenger side)
1) Airbag light on ( crash sensor passenger side)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
1) All tyres perishing through age. Though still have the required tread depths
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
1) All tyres perishing through age. Though still have the required tread depths
Both rear tyres sidewalls badly perished 195/65/15V
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)
Both rear tyres cracked on sidewall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FJ53 VYN safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ53 VYN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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