MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp corroded through and ineffective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
outer sill covers fitted
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
outer sill covers fitted
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
rear exhaust clamp badly corroded but system still supported
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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LB53 UNV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UNV, 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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LB53 UNV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 December 2003.
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