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RF53 WFL

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,469 mi
Last recorded105,469 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 WFL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 105,469 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,165 miles

Engine light is On

Fail 7 Nov 2017 99,165 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x mounting brackets adrift (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Engine light is On

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,737 miles

Central exhaust bracket detached

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 91,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,731 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,261 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 81,261 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,936 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 69,645 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 69,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,037 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,228 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 40,683 miles

All four brake discs becoming lipped

Engine light on

Rear washer not working

Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 WFL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

RF53 WFL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is RF53 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 WFL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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