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RF53 EWU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,180 mi
Last recorded82,180 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 EWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,331 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and Offside front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2014 64,497 miles

Airbag Off light on due to switch being in the off position

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 64,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Airbag Off light on due to switch being in the off position

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 59,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

WET TEST

offside rear tyre cracked and perishing

offside rear tyre tread getting low

unable to inspect nearside rear adult belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2012 54,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

WET TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

offside rear tyre cracked and perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2012 54,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

WET TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

offside rear tyre cracked and perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2011 49,966 miles

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

WET TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to inspect offside rear adult belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,966 miles

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

WET TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to inspect offside rear adult belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2010 44,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracked/perished

not checked nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,556 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 37,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 25,267 miles

wipers worn

Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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RF53 EWU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF53 EWU, 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 RF53 EWU registered?

RF53 EWU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RF53 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 EWU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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