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VN53 VXB

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,735 mi
Last recorded84,735 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,735 miles

osf tyre cracking

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,510 miles

bind on nsr wheel

corrosion on rear brake pipes

osf steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nsr wheel binding

osf steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nsr wheel binding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2022 84,157 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nsr wheel binding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,805 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,909 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking/perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,723 miles

Engine and gearbox mounts worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 81,713 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Does not open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine and gearbox mounts worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,160 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,901 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,781 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,168 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 76,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,852 miles

airbag light iluminated on instrument cluster

Fail 10 Sep 2012 72,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light iluminated on instrument cluster

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,635 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Sep 2011 69,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,145 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,299 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,644 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 VXB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN53 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

VN53 VXB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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