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FL53 PGK

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,198 mi
Last recorded72,198 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 PGK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,198 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,822 miles

surface corrosion on mech. componets

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,645 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 61,645 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 55,680 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 55,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 54,386 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

baffles loose b/box exhaust

slight cracking tyre s/walls

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,151 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres 2+mm

servo pipe repaired with rubber hose

Fail 27 Apr 2011 52,151 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres 2+mm

servo pipe repaired with rubber hose

Pass 14 May 2010 49,019 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,506 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 PGK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGK, 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 FL53 PGK registered?

FL53 PGK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is FL53 PGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 PGK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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