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VN53 BCK

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,508 mi
Last recorded119,508 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 BCK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 119,508 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 119,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 107,801 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 107,801 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,216 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 83,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr door would not open

slight play from steering rack ns

Pass 29 Jul 2009 83,043 miles

nsr door would not open

slight play from steering rack ns

Fail 29 Jul 2008 72,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 72,009 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 59,814 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,814 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,299 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 44,299 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VN53 BCK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN53 BCK, 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 VN53 BCK registered?

VN53 BCK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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