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S55 NRT

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

219,370 mi
Last recorded219,370 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 NRT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 219,370 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 211,661 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 204,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 198,199 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 194,893 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 194,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 190,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 185,324 miles

exhaust just starting to hole after front silener/filter - recommend repair

front brake hoses starting to perish

o/souter driveshaftboot starting to split - recommend replace

rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 12 Aug 2019 178,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 164,758 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2017 145,829 miles

Offside Rear outer wall damage

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

Pass 12 May 2016 136,478 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 123,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 109,728 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 99,989 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 99,989 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 90,378 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 82,606 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 21 May 2010 76,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 69,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2008 63,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 23 May 2007 56,281 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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S55 NRT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S55 NRT, 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 S55 NRT registered?

S55 NRT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is S55 NRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 NRT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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