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MX53 UCM

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,540 mi
Last recorded62,540 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UCM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 62,540 miles

All four tyres cracked/perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are heavily corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,049 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,547 miles

All four tyres are slightly cracked/perished

Both track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ** Front to rear ** (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,861 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,259 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,410 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside front tyre inner edge slightly scrubbed

Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,431 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,509 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,315 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2012 43,794 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,794 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,395 miles

offside rear brake slight bind

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,519 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,388 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,070 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,439 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,083 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 UCM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

MX53 UCM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is MX53 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 UCM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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