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VK53 BZR

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,801 mi
Last recorded147,801 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 BZR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 147,801 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 139,444 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 139,444 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 129,675 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Wipers smear abit.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 129,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Wipers smear abit.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 117,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 89,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front inner cv boot insercue

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,335 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 70,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,566 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,089 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,449 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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VK53 BZR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK53 BZR, 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 VK53 BZR registered?

VK53 BZR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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