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NC53 MXY

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,475 mi
Last recorded141,475 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 MXY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 141,475 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 141,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back bos has snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 136,705 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 131,921 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 125,914 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 121,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Feb 2012 121,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in rack

Pass 1 Feb 2011 113,129 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 113,126 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 100,562 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 100,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,883 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 81,880 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,021 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 44,720 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 44,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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NC53 MXY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NC53 MXY, 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 NC53 MXY registered?

NC53 MXY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is NC53 MXY safe to buy?

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