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NL53 SRZ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,709 mi
Last recorded116,709 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 SRZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 116,709 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 116,582 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,155 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 113,996 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,871 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 118,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 108,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 106,205 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 106,205 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 28 May 2013 103,103 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 96,295 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 96,295 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 85,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 85,007 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 79,815 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,468 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,557 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 46,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 46,547 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes pads worn.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,324 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 38,324 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking Brake cables noisy in operation.

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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NL53 SRZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL53 SRZ, 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 NL53 SRZ registered?

NL53 SRZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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