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SP53 UXE

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,480 mi
Last recorded68,480 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 UXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,480 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 64,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,112 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 60,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 56,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 50,336 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 50,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 46,653 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,796 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,777 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,203 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,043 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,195 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 34,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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 UXE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UXE, 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 SP53 UXE?

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What year was SP53 UXE registered?

SP53 UXE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is SP53 UXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 UXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP53 UXE have outstanding finance?

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