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LS53 WHN

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,516 mi
Last recorded104,516 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 WHN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 104,516 miles

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

all coil springs slightly corroded

o/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 96,443 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,336 miles

Rear tailgate dented

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear bumper insecure

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 87,336 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear bumper insecure

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tailgate dented

Fail 30 Nov 2010 75,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 75,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,761 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 56,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,958 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 42,955 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LS53 WHN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LS53 WHN, 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

How do I check the history of LS53 WHN?

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What year was LS53 WHN registered?

LS53 WHN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LS53 WHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 WHN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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