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FX53 HLM

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,757 mi
Last recorded102,757 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 HLM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,257 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 95,132 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 95,131 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 83,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,688 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,248 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 54,468 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,633 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,760 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,628 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,584 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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FX53 HLM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FX53 HLM, 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 FX53 HLM registered?

FX53 HLM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FX53 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 HLM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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