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LT53 OCC

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,814 mi
Last recorded103,814 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OCC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,814 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,550 miles

Nearside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing and seeping grease

Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,520 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,685 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 72,134 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r, restricting adult seat belt inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,134 miles

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r, restricting adult seat belt inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,744 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs in very poor condition, possible cause of reduced brake performance, strongly advise replacement, pads approx 50% worn

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r restricting adult seat belt inspection

front brake pads worn thin

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit and n/s/r wearing close on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,799 miles

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

corrosion too both front & rear brake discs

Fail 30 Aug 2011 59,799 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion too both front & rear brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,604 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 52,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,034 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,351 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,383 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 OCC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red 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 OCC, 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 OCC registered?

LT53 OCC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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