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MX53 UCO

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,349 mi
Last recorded161,349 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UCO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 161,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 149,027 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf and osr (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 149,027 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf and osr (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 136,126 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 122,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 108,788 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 96,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,568 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,076 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,334 miles

front and rear discs in a rusty condition

wipers in a poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2006 64,126 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,089 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 61,089 miles

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

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

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 UCO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

MX53 UCO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is MX53 UCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 UCO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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