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SR53 RWX

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,674 mi
Last recorded121,674 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 RWX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 121,674 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 115,510 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,392 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 111,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2012 99,730 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,649 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 75,466 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 75,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,337 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,268 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,214 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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SR53 RWX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SR53 RWX, 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 SR53 RWX registered?

SR53 RWX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is SR53 RWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR53 RWX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SR53 RWX have outstanding finance?

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