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LT53 OBC

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,873 mi
Last recorded121,873 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OBC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2015 121,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 121,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken, but exhaust system adequately supported

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

nearside front tyre has a superficial cut on the outer sidewall

Fail 4 Aug 2014 117,098 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken, but exhaust system adequately supported

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

nearside front tyre has a superficial cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 103,177 miles

Centre rear seat belt retract mechanism defective

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 103,177 miles

Centre rear seat belt retract mechanism defective

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in screen

exaust rusty and hold

os side repeater has condition

os sill damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2011 84,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in screen

exaust rusty and hold

os side repeater has condition

os sill damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,265 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,525 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 51,525 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,097 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,358 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,430 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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LT53 OBC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LT53 OBC, 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 LT53 OBC registered?

LT53 OBC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LT53 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 OBC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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