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ND53 VAU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,209 mi
Last recorded145,209 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 VAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 145,209 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 129,934 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamp on sleeve broken exhaust not displaced and still secure

Fail 7 Oct 2016 129,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Splitting Up Along tread Pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 109,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/r front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 109,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/r front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 105,805 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 105,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,373 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 90,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,287 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear washer inop

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,863 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,509 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,909 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 48,909 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2006 39,563 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 39,563 miles

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

All brake discs have surface rust.

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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ND53 VAU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ND53 VAU, 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 ND53 VAU registered?

ND53 VAU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is ND53 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND53 VAU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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