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RE53 NJZ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,924 mi
Last recorded65,924 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 NJZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,924 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,942 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,965 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,399 miles

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

Front discs slightly corroded

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2008 63,270 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,424 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 76,424 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,864 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 50,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RE53 NJZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE53 NJZ, 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 RE53 NJZ registered?

RE53 NJZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is RE53 NJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 NJZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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