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LB53 SCV

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,308 mi
Last recorded84,308 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 SCV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2014 84,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded in places & rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still supported

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyres close to legal limit

wear on front brake discs & brake pads low

Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,472 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust has a hanger missing but system is still fully supported

Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,871 miles

both front tyre treads on legal limits 1.6mm,outer sills covered,scratches & dents on bodywork,

Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,863 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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LB53 SCV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LB53 SCV, 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 LB53 SCV registered?

LB53 SCV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is LB53 SCV safe to buy?

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