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SM53 DFK

2003 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,243 mi
Last recorded145,243 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 DFK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2024 145,243 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 135,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 121,204 miles

Front suspension sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 121,152 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front suspension sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,136 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 84,565 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 83,574 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes too hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes too caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 78,262 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front at brake calipers (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc been overheated

Fail 7 Nov 2017 78,259 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front at brake calipers (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc been overheated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at brake flexi hose ) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 76,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at brake flexi hose ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,518 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 73,514 miles

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

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

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,272 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,945 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,616 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,053 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,279 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SM53 DFK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SM53 DFK, 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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SM53 DFK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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