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LT53 OBM

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,573 mi
Last recorded77,573 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OBM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,573 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 77,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 73,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,888 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 59,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,469 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,984 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,303 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door mirror rear cover missing

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

Nearside front outer body sill has slight damage

Fail 3 Nov 2010 49,784 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door mirror rear cover missing

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

Nearside front outer body sill has slight damage

Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,836 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,017 miles

ADVICE OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGES.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OBM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LT53 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

LT53 OBM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 October 2003.

Is LT53 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 OBM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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