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MX53 AUC

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,115 mi
Last recorded148,115 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 AUC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 148,115 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 146,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in poor condition border line pass

o/s/ outer sill rusting but not corroded though

Pass 16 Mar 2017 140,061 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 140,041 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 128,801 miles

ecu light on

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

noise from multibelt area

o/s/r tyre at 2mm. o/s/f and n/s/f tyres close to 2mm

various brake pipes swelling under protective coating indicating possible start of corrsion

Fail 17 Feb 2016 128,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

ecu light on

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

noise from multibelt area

o/s/r tyre at 2mm. o/s/f and n/s/f tyres close to 2mm

various brake pipes swelling under protective coating indicating possible start of corrsion

Pass 13 Feb 2015 118,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

coating lifting on front to rear brake pippes

e.c.u light on

Fail 6 Feb 2015 117,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

coating lifting on front to rear brake pippes

e.c.u light on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 103,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 103,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 92,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coating lifting on rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre down to 2mm bar

Fail 28 Jan 2013 92,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coating lifting on rear brake pipes

e,c,u light on

n/s/r tyre down to 2mm bar

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,250 miles

airbag lamp indicates a fault

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,381 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,499 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 43,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 33,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,969 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,754 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 27,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 20,953 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 20,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MX53 AUC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MX53 AUC, 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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MX53 AUC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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