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MX53 MXV

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,756 mi
Last recorded86,756 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 MXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,756 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 86,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,991 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 79,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,829 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 72,828 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,150 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 66,150 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 59,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,831 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 52,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,241 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 48,240 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,628 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 41,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,171 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,375 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,402 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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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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MX53 MXV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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