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LC53 ZPW

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,100 mi
Last recorded151,100 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ZPW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 151,100 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2015 148,756 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 144,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 141,956 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 136,735 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 118,507 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 103,893 miles

fluid leak from underbody- requires attn!

Fail 29 Oct 2010 103,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

fluid leak from underbody- requires attn!

Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,239 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 65,360 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,446 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,963 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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LC53 ZPW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LC53 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

LC53 ZPW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is LC53 ZPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 ZPW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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