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SB53 MPU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

212,714 mi
Last recorded212,714 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 MPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 212,714 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 212,714 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 206,988 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 200,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front and nearside tyres perished

under body components corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2017 200,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front and nearside tyres perished

under body components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2016 192,275 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s n/sf (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated o/s n/s (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 182,483 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 160,378 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 166,376 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 147,039 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 132,941 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 119,941 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 106,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 106,729 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 88,402 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 88,402 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,340 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 69,340 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 48,025 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 48,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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SB53 MPU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB53 MPU, 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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SB53 MPU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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