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LB53 UNP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UNP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 80,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Jan 2018 80,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,176 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 68,561 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 60,503 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 60,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,943 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,771 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,708 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,498 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,252 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 19,786 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 14,148 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 UNP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UNP, 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 LB53 UNP registered?

LB53 UNP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is LB53 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 UNP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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