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MJ53 UKA

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,570 mi
Last recorded109,570 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 UKA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 109,570 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,271 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 104,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 96,844 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,844 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)

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,516 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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,453 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,997 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,122 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 67,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,800 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,500 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 53,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,321 miles

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,701 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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MJ53 UKA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

MJ53 UKA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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