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LC53 ZNV

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,289 mi
Last recorded122,289 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ZNV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 122,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 119,981 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges worn low

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2015 117,015 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 117,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,727 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 107,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

freeplay/wear to steering rack tie rod balljoint offside

Pass 28 Nov 2011 88,170 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 78,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,272 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,675 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,183 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,701 miles

engine covers fitted

engine light stays on

front brake pads worn

tested when wet

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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LC53 ZNV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LC53 ZNV, 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 LC53 ZNV registered?

LC53 ZNV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is LC53 ZNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 ZNV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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