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NV53 OTP

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,303 mi
Last recorded130,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 OTP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 130,303 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 120,992 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 102,940 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 95,258 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 88,863 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 77,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 77,775 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 68,764 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 68,764 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 59,358 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2007 51,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 45,068 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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NV53 OTP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NV53 OTP, 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 NV53 OTP registered?

NV53 OTP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is NV53 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 OTP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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