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VA53 FTX

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,515 mi
Last recorded105,515 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 FTX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 105,515 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 105,515 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Trapped under fitted seat covers (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed Insufficient gasses at tailpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,649 miles

Offside Front Upper Slight play in strut top mount

Fail 17 Aug 2022 102,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Slight play in strut top mount

Pass 4 Aug 2021 99,492 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,464 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 86,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 75,814 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,572 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 58,838 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,701 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 5 Jan 2012 47,298 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 47,298 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,309 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 39,309 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,162 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,831 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 19,342 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 FTX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FTX, 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 VA53 FTX registered?

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

Is VA53 FTX safe to buy?

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