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MX53 MYL

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,787 mi
Last recorded114,787 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 MYL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 114,787 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 108,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 108,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,897 miles

exhaust clamp to rear of cat corroding and weakening but not likely to fall off

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls no cords exposed at the time of test

o/s/f wishbone rear bush bonding splitting but not resulting in excess movement

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully rerurning

o/s/r tyre low approching wear markers

Fail 30 Oct 2014 101,897 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust clamp to rear of cat corroding and weakening but not likely to fall off

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls no cords exposed at the time of test

o/s/f wishbone rear bush bonding splitting but not resulting in excess movement

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully rerurning

o/s/r tyre low approching wear markers

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,569 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low on outer edge and soft

Fail 25 Oct 2013 97,569 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low on outer edge and soft

Pass 14 May 2012 89,039 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,264 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 87,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 76,744 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 76,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,791 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 65,791 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,818 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,769 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,795 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 MYL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MYL, 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 MYL registered?

MX53 MYL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MX53 MYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 MYL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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