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PX53 BTO

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,363 mi
Last recorded41,363 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 BTO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 41,363 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,430 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 28,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 28,621 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,652 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 19,625 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 26 Aug 2006 19,625 miles

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

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

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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PX53 BTO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX53 BTO, 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 PX53 BTO registered?

PX53 BTO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PX53 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX53 BTO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PX53 BTO have outstanding finance?

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