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VK53 BZX

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,733 mi
Last recorded108,733 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 BZX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 108,733 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 108,731 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 93,618 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 93,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 81,783 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 76,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 132,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch area slightly damaged

both front tyres approaching tread wear indicators

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake pads getting low

nail in nearside front tyre

rear silencer deteriorating

slight front brake imbalance

small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2009 127,183 miles

accident damage at front

both front wipers borderline !!!!!

nearside front tyre ONLY JUST LEGAL 1.6mm

slight play nearside steering rack

wear to off side front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2008 115,744 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 108,796 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 108,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 91,119 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 BZX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BZX, 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 VK53 BZX registered?

VK53 BZX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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