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SA53 CXD

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,865 mi
Last recorded112,865 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 CXD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 112,865 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 103,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 103,200 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SIll (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,620 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 86,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,019 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,474 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,601 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,766 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,393 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

damage to offside outer sill

offside front indicator bulb turning white

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,203 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 34,203 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,602 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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SA53 CXD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SA53 CXD, 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 SA53 CXD registered?

SA53 CXD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SA53 CXD safe to buy?

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