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RX53 RUC

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,920 mi
Last recorded112,920 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 RUC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 112,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 112,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 106,542 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,655 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,960 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,858 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,309 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,668 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,555 miles

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 RUC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RUC, 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 RX53 RUC registered?

RX53 RUC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is RX53 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 RUC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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