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NA53 DWN

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,162 mi
Last recorded137,162 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 DWN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 137,162 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 137,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 125,885 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 125,885 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 115,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 106,944 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 104,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 99,837 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,702 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 94,850 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 92,147 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 16 Aug 2014 91,548 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 89,507 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 87,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,266 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,886 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 59,352 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,938 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 49,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 40,050 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 29,073 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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NA53 DWN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 NA53 DWN, 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 NA53 DWN registered?

NA53 DWN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is NA53 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA53 DWN shows 22 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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