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SV53 AMX

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,050 mi
Last recorded92,050 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 AMX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 92,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,828 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,739 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs badly corroded and worn

rear section exhaust badly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2012 82,739 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake discs badly corroded and worn

rear section exhaust badly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,760 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 77,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slight corrosion.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,987 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,494 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 61,375 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,499 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,891 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 42,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,343 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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SV53 AMX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV53 AMX, 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 SV53 AMX?

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What year was SV53 AMX registered?

SV53 AMX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is SV53 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 AMX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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