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FL53 DXG

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,827 mi
Last recorded122,827 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 DXG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 122,827 miles

Engine oil on min

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 122,827 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine oil on min

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,301 miles

offside front tyre 2mm

Fail 20 Apr 2016 116,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken pig tale snapped near end of coil (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 11 May 2015 110,861 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 102,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 102,394 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 94,431 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 94,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,272 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 80,546 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,622 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,003 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,144 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,275 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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FL53 DXG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL53 DXG, 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 FL53 DXG registered?

FL53 DXG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FL53 DXG safe to buy?

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