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MC53 DKU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,741 mi
Last recorded148,741 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 148,741 miles

Offside Front lower suspension arm bush is worn

Fail 28 Mar 2017 148,738 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm bush is worn

Offside Rear bumper is damaged

Offside mirror is secured with tape

all metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 132,205 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 132,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears, inner faces peeling away (3.5.1i)

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

front registration plate cracked

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 122,016 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 117,761 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 113,201 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 108,897 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 101,711 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 101,711 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 92,015 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 84,542 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 84,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 79,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,904 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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MC53 DKU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MC53 DKU, 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 MC53 DKU registered?

MC53 DKU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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