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SW53 HDZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,288 mi
Last recorded112,288 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 HDZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 112,288 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres rounding inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2016 112,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres rounding inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 108,090 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 108,090 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 104,075 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 94,537 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 94,537 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,469 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 86,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 81,933 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,826 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no plate sligtly detereated advise replacement

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,492 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,826 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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SW53 HDZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW53 HDZ, 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 SW53 HDZ registered?

SW53 HDZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SW53 HDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 HDZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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