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VN53 EKK

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,308 mi
Last recorded93,308 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 EKK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

could not open bonnet

Fail 18 Aug 2017 93,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

could not open bonnet

Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,016 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,034 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 61,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,948 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 56,948 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,798 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 53,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,376 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 50,376 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,158 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear flasher bulbs starting to fade

front brake pads appear low /discs poor recomend wheels of inspection

nearside front and rear tyres near legal limit recomend early renewal 195/65R15 91V

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,335 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,170 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 16,170 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,170 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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VN53 EKK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EKK, 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 VN53 EKK registered?

VN53 EKK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 EKK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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