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NJ53 TNN

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,198 mi
Last recorded120,198 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 TNN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 120,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

corrosion to chassis

exhaust system corroded

front sub frame corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 117,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + Rear all Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear all steering suspension under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Nearside/Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 109,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 105,698 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn,o/s outer pad worn low

front subframe slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,673 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 94,673 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,859 miles

slightly corroded brake pipe n/s/r

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,740 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 62,365 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,045 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,063 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 38,283 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 23,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 16,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,296 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 TNN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NJ53 TNN, 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 TNN registered?

NJ53 TNN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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