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MX53 MYW

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,780 mi
Last recorded77,780 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 MYW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 77,780 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,243 miles

engine & under covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 72,243 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine & under covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,232 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 70,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,204 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 69,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,767 miles

play in os track rod end

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,937 miles

nsr and os f tyre treads low

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,838 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

coil springs complete

engine cover fitted unable asses fully

engine management light on

exhaust hangers and clamps corroded

handbrake slight travel

service light on

unable asses brake pipes fully due to plastic coating around pipes

Fail 15 Mar 2010 41,838 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

coil springs complete

engine cover fitted unable asses fully

engine management light on

exhaust hangers and clamps corroded

handbrake slight travel

service light on

unable asses brake pipes fully due to plastic coating around pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,666 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

airbag light on

Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,070 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,076 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 25,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dint to off side fron wing

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine under cover loose and rubbing on suspension / air con pipes etc.

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 MYW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

MX53 MYW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is MX53 MYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 MYW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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