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RF53 EXA

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,645 mi
Last recorded100,645 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 EXA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 100,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,385 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 82,288 miles

front brake discs corroding.rearbrake discs corroding.rear wiper split.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 75,807 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,278 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 73,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,469 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn and corroded

both rear tyres have thorns stuck in the side walls

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 59,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres are worn and corroded

both rear tyres have thorns stuck in the side walls

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,461 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,519 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,616 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,881 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn

Fail 27 Sep 2006 27,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn

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 EXA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RF53 EXA, 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

How do I check the history of RF53 EXA?

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What year was RF53 EXA registered?

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

Is RF53 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 EXA 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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