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MX53 VFM

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,916 mi
Last recorded85,916 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 VFM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,815 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,123 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,123 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,117 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,409 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 58,409 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,577 miles

o/s/r tyre rubber starting to perish

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,254 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,573 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VFM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

MX53 VFM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is MX53 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 VFM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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