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ND53 WFP

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,828 mi
Last recorded96,828 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 WFP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 96,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexy hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,073 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 91,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,427 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 83,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,027 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,625 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 60,625 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,725 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 55,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,234 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,405 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 45,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 38,190 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,431 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 19,956 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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ND53 WFP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WFP, 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 WFP registered?

ND53 WFP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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