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SV53 RNF

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,100 mi
Last recorded107,100 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 RNF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 107,100 miles

engine management light on

steering slightly stiff

Fail 30 Dec 2016 107,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine management light on

steering slightly stiff

Pass 26 Jan 2013 98,981 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 98,971 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 96,005 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 84,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 74,970 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 74,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre exhaust pipe mounting bracket badly corroded and almost broken

Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,005 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 RNF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV53 RNF, 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 SV53 RNF registered?

SV53 RNF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is SV53 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 RNF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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