MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Fuel line connectors have slight seepage
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear suspension axle bushes in poor condition
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
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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))
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)
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)
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)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of RX53 UPF?
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What year was RX53 UPF registered?
RX53 UPF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is RX53 UPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for RX53 UPF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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