MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,756 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine light is on
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
oil leak
rear o/s and front o/s tyres are starting to wear and side walls are deteriorating
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine light is on
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
oil leak
rear o/s and front o/s tyres are starting to wear and side walls are deteriorating
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
engine light is on
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
engine light is on
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine light is on
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine light is on
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine light on
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
front n/s tyre is starting to wear
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine light on
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
front n/s tyre is starting to wear
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exgine light staying on
rear brake discs starting to corrode
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exgine light staying on
rear brake discs starting to corrode
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light on
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light on
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light staying on
front brake pads starting to wear
front n/s tyre worn on edge
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light staying on
front brake pads starting to wear
front n/s tyre worn on edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
driver seat damaged
engine light staying on
rear no plate starting to deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
driver seat damaged
engine light staying on
rear no plate starting to deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine light staying on. front number plate starting to fade. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
rear brake pads starting to wear
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MX53 MXV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 MXV, 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 MX53 MXV registered?
MX53 MXV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2003.
Is MX53 MXV safe to buy?
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