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FV53 LFK

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,778 mi
Last recorded112,778 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LFK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 112,778 miles

Brake fluid contaminated very dark colour and pedal spongey (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,511 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 101,476 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible hose (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,236 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

o/s front tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,832 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,585 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 83,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,723 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,620 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 67,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,110 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,417 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,912 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,371 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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FV53 LFK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FV53 LFK, 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 FV53 LFK registered?

FV53 LFK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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