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RX53 OGA

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,179 mi
Last recorded186,179 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OGA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 186,179 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 176,368 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 164,003 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 152,016 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 152,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 143,806 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 143,806 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 136,878 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( near tank ) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 127,464 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 119,160 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 119,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 109,499 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 102,482 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 94,232 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,947 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 75,758 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,741 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing bald on inside edges

play in both front top strut mounts

screw in O/S/R tyre

slight buckle in O/S/R inner wheel rim

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,024 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 52,022 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 37,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,357 miles

n/s/f door and quarter scratched †both centre exhaust mounts broken †both rear tyres getting low

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 OGA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RX53 OGA, 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 OGA?

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What year was RX53 OGA registered?

RX53 OGA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is RX53 OGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 OGA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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