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SG53 RNZ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,677 mi
Last recorded109,677 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RNZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,677 miles

rear axle beam badly corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Oct 2015 109,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle beam badly corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,851 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 91,851 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,781 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,224 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 74,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,979 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,014 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2009 54,102 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 54,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,562 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 47,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 38,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,302 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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SG53 RNZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 SG53 RNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG53 RNZ registered?

SG53 RNZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is SG53 RNZ safe to buy?

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