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SP53 UXB

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,216 mi
Last recorded55,216 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 UXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 55,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,301 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 42,301 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 35,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,031 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 31,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 16,473 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,486 miles

2x front brake disc pitted and worn

2x rear brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,517 miles

Front and rear brake assemblies corroded/poor condition but serviceable at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,071 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,021 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,133 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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SP53 UXB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SP53 UXB, 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 SP53 UXB registered?

SP53 UXB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is SP53 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 UXB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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