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MX53 UEH

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,384 mi
Last recorded142,384 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UEH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 142,384 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 142,331 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 135,426 miles

Both rear tyres the tread is starting to step

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2013 135,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres the tread is starting to step

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 126,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s headlamp bracket broken not insucure

o/s/f brake pads fitted, anti noise plate incorrectly fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2012 126,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s headlamp bracket broken not insucure

o/s/f brake pads fitted, anti noise plate incorrectly fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2011 119,146 miles

engine leaking oil excessively, both front antiroll bar mounting bushs worn and close to failure, rear exhaust box corroded, exhaust flexi blowing

Fail 10 Oct 2011 119,146 miles

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

engine leaking oil excessively, both front antiroll bar mounting bushs worn and close to failure, rear exhaust box corroded, exhaust flexi blowing

Pass 14 Oct 2010 109,640 miles

off siude front tyre has bald edge, front pads are low, engine is leaking oil

Fail 14 Oct 2010 109,640 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

off siude front tyre has bald edge, front pads are low, engine is leaking oil

Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,013 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 96,013 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,293 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2007 70,474 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 70,425 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,540 miles

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

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

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 UEH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UEH, 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 UEH registered?

MX53 UEH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is MX53 UEH safe to buy?

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