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SH53 WVB

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,337 mi
Last recorded126,337 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 WVB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 126,337 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)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 120,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 120,612 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 106,515 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 106,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 95,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 4 Nov 2011 95,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,323 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,663 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,463 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,572 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 28,642 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SH53 WVB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH53 WVB, 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 SH53 WVB registered?

SH53 WVB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is SH53 WVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 WVB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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