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SJ53 UTG

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,631 mi
Last recorded81,631 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 UTG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,631 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

some washer jets blocked

Fail 15 Sep 2015 81,594 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

some washer jets blocked

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,049 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 77,049 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 73,216 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 73,216 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 67,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,597 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,396 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 61,396 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,808 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 55,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,780 miles

both front tyres almost at legal limit

rear brakes binding slghtly

Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,942 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 17,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,775 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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SJ53 UTG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SJ53 UTG, 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 SJ53 UTG registered?

SJ53 UTG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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