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VA53 FTZ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,151 mi
Last recorded92,151 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 FTZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,151 miles

LOW FUEL WARNING LAMP ON

LOW SCREENWASH WARNING LAMP ON

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 91,964 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL TO METAL (3.5.1g)

LOW FUEL WARNING LAMP ON

LOW SCREENWASH WARNING LAMP ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,940 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,293 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,613 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,086 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,268 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,661 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,220 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 18,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2007 13,832 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 10,634 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 FTZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FTZ, 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 FTZ registered?

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

Is VA53 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 FTZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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