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MX53 AVY

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,686 mi
Last recorded109,686 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 AVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 109,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 104,428 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 104,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/f side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 97,881 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,125 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 87,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light on

engine misfire

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,009 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 81,008 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 76,666 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 72,774 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 54,067 miles

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

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 AVY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MX53 AVY, 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 MX53 AVY registered?

MX53 AVY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is MX53 AVY safe to buy?

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