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MJ53 SKV

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,218 mi
Last recorded90,218 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 SKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,218 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,844 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,611 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,222 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust mount missing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust mount missing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,255 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,136 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 38,855 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 3,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,452 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 29,452 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/f alloy buckled

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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MJ53 SKV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 MJ53 SKV, 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

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What year was MJ53 SKV registered?

MJ53 SKV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is MJ53 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ53 SKV 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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