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LJ53 HSA

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,837 mi
Last recorded49,837 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HSA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 49,837 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside & nearside front suspension arms rear vertical bushes starting too split

Pass 4 Jul 2020 48,112 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension arm rear vertical bush starting to split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front suspension arm rear vertical bush starting to split

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 45,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner bead area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner bead area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension arm rear vertical bush starting to split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front suspension arm rear vertical bush starting to split

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,432 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,302 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,694 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,831 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,425 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,972 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 23,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,555 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,732 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,994 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,364 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 7,088 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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LJ53 HSA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ53 HSA, 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 LJ53 HSA registered?

LJ53 HSA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is LJ53 HSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 HSA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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