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VA53 FTT

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,314 mi
Last recorded75,314 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 FTT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 75,314 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 71,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 71,482 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 71,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 71,339 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,326 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,295 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 71,246 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,536 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,983 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 66,582 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 66,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,506 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,070 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 61,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,972 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 56,972 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,806 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 53,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,775 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 48,102 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,363 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 38,684 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,766 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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VA53 FTT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VA53 FTT, 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 VA53 FTT registered?

VA53 FTT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is VA53 FTT safe to buy?

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