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SL53 COX

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,601 mi
Last recorded104,601 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 COX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 104,601 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 104,599 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,903 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 97,902 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,124 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 89,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,683 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,596 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side front tyre tread ripping off

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,382 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 69,382 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,187 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,993 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,272 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 31,963 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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SL53 COX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SL53 COX, 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

How do I check the history of SL53 COX?

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What year was SL53 COX registered?

SL53 COX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SL53 COX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 COX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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