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RX53 OEO

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,350 mi
Last recorded183,350 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OEO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 183,350 miles

ball joint covers poor

both cv boot damp

slight blow exhaust

windscreen cracked not in view of road

Pass 16 Jan 2017 181,597 miles

rear no plate very poor

windscreen cracked not in view of road

Pass 7 Jan 2016 178,472 miles

MAN LIGHT ON

NS WASHER POOR

REAR NO PLATE MARKED

WINDSCREEN CRACKED NOT IN VIEW OF ROAD

Fail 18 Mar 2015 173,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust leaking cat

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 18 Mar 2015 173,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust leaking cat

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 12 Mar 2014 164,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 164,569 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 155,317 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 155,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 137,808 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs poor

Fail 24 Mar 2011 124,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

osr brake binds slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2011 124,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

osr brake binds slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2010 109,825 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 109,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2009 85,842 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 85,842 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 58,735 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,708 miles

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

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 OEO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEO, 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 OEO?

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What year was RX53 OEO registered?

RX53 OEO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is RX53 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 OEO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 OEO have outstanding finance?

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