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FP53 WSU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,747 mi
Last recorded86,747 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WSU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 84,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 84,730 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Servo supply pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 81,981 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade bent

Nearside headlamp upper mounting brackets broken

Fail 21 Feb 2022 81,981 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade bent

Nearside headlamp upper mounting brackets broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 78,726 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 76,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 63,493 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 63,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,806 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 39,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear shockers (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 22,225 miles

rear exhaust silencer,outer skin,corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 21,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Nov 2014 20,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Nov 2013 19,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,091 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,015 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,218 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 13,175 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 11,563 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 11,563 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 9,802 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 7,343 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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FP53 WSU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FP53 WSU, 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 FP53 WSU registered?

FP53 WSU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FP53 WSU safe to buy?

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