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MX53 VFV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,073 mi
Last recorded147,073 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 VFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 147,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 146,816 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 137,503 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

back box tatty,front suspension lowered resulting in little reserved travel to chassis

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2017 137,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

back box tatty,front suspension lowered resulting in little reserved travel to chassis

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 129,275 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 117,193 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 109,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads appear low

Fail 5 Aug 2014 109,600 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 101,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust flexi slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 84,246 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,313 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,965 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 72,965 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 63,440 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 51,051 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 VFV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

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

Is MX53 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 VFV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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