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VO53 ORA

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,153 mi
Last recorded70,153 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ORA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,153 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,377 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,353 miles

both front tyres close to limits on edges

front bumper damage not exposing sharp edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,689 miles

slight blow from exhaust centre box

Fail 15 Jul 2014 61,689 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight blow from exhaust centre box

Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,950 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 53,950 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,447 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,171 miles

rear offside tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,983 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,439 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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VO53 ORA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO53 ORA, 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 VO53 ORA registered?

VO53 ORA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is VO53 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO53 ORA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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