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VE53 OXD

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,380 mi
Last recorded160,380 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 OXD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 160,380 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

brake pedal soft but not effecting brake performance ( requires attention)

wheels distorded all round

Pass 1 Nov 2018 150,960 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 143,664 miles

Condition of rear silencer

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 130,387 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 130,387 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,772 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 117,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2013 109,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2012 100,855 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 93,726 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 93,726 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,867 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightley

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,420 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 69,420 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 59,924 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,702 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 39,492 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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VE53 OXD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VE53 OXD, 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 VE53 OXD registered?

VE53 OXD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is VE53 OXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 OXD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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