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NJ53 TKN

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,198 mi
Last recorded98,198 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 TKN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,198 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,328 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,859 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,137 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake lever has slight play in mounting

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear washer inop

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,972 miles

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 tracking

handbrake mounting slight play

nearside front lower arm bush starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear washer inop

Fail 17 Jun 2011 67,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tracking

handbrake mounting slight play

nearside front lower arm bush starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear washer inop

Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,300 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 64,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 60,513 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,614 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 56,607 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Leaking at flexible joint.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 50,161 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 50,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,171 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,450 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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NJ53 TKN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ53 TKN, 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 NJ53 TKN registered?

NJ53 TKN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is NJ53 TKN safe to buy?

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