MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,090 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
nail in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nail in o/s/r tyre
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear exhaust box corroded
Engine under tray fitted
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Plastic covers fitted to side sills
Rear axle beam surface corroded
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Whole exhaust deteriorated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Engine under tray fitted
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Plastic covers fitted to side sills
Rear axle beam surface corroded
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Whole exhaust deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn very low on the inner tread area (recomend replacement)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK53 DTV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 VK53 DTV, 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 DTV registered?
VK53 DTV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is VK53 DTV safe to buy?
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