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SP53 LHW

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,619 mi
Last recorded110,619 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 LHW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 110,619 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 110,575 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/R15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,426 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 106,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gas not test (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 101,864 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 101,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 98,351 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 98,351 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 95,263 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 84,654 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 84,654 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,241 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,987 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,969 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,840 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 29,840 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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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SP53 LHW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP53 LHW, 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 SP53 LHW registered?

SP53 LHW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is SP53 LHW safe to buy?

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