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RX53 UPF

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

169,729 mi
Last recorded169,729 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 UPF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 169,729 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 168,542 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 168,542 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 162,132 miles

Fuel line connectors have slight seepage

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 162,132 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel line connectors have slight seepage

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 155,212 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes split

Fuel line connectors has a seepage

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 155,212 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake discs inner surface corroded and lipped

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes split

Fuel line connectors has a seepage

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 149,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension axle bushes in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2020 149,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking Offside under body by fuel line (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Sized calliper pivot (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear suspension axle bushes in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2019 144,302 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2018 138,412 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 138,391 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 133,941 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 127,760 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 127,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 121,393 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 113,662 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 103,549 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,361 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,492 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 82,492 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,877 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,844 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 UPF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UPF, 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 UPF registered?

RX53 UPF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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