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RX53 OAC

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,692 mi
Last recorded158,692 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OAC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 158,692 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 152,039 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2013 142,926 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 135,099 miles

front btm arm rubbers cracking

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 6 Sep 2011 123,262 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 110,949 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,937 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 86,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 86,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 75,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,086 miles

under trays fitted

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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RX53 OAC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RX53 OAC, 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 RX53 OAC?

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What year was RX53 OAC registered?

RX53 OAC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RX53 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 OAC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 OAC have outstanding finance?

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