MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mount corroded but not weakened
Exhaust system corroded but not weakened
Feul tank strapper corroded but not weakened
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)
brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded
front to rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated
FRONT TO REAR EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED AND DETERIATED
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened TO REAR ALL FOUR (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded TO REAR ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)
REAR BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN SEALENT
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhuast system corroded and deteriated
has accident damage to near side rear door and rear wheel arch.
lamba reading only just inside limits,due to condition of exhaust.
off side rear brake disc corroded.
parking brake travel slightly high.
rear wiper blade torn.
slight deteriation to front number plate.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
has accident damage to near side rear door and rear wheel arch.
lamba reading only just inside limits,due to condition of exhaust.
off side rear brake disc corroded.
parking brake travel slightly high.
rear wiper blade torn.
slight deteriation to front number plate.
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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RK53 DWD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black 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 RK53 DWD, 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 RK53 DWD registered?
RK53 DWD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 October 2003.
Is RK53 DWD safe to buy?
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