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LF53 NDD

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,056 mi
Last recorded129,056 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 NDD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 129,056 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 120,018 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 105,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 102,292 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 102,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 May 2015 97,506 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 97,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 90,618 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,935 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 53,176 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 43,889 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,521 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 37,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,024 miles

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

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

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

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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LF53 NDD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LF53 NDD, 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 LF53 NDD registered?

LF53 NDD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is LF53 NDD safe to buy?

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