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VO53 ORP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,950 mi
Last recorded110,950 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,950 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 110,946 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,945 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 94,350 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,221 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2 - 4 mm

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,199 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear parking brake arm not returning fully

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,601 miles

offside hand brake caliper arm does not fully return

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ORP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ORP, 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 ORP registered?

VO53 ORP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is VO53 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO53 ORP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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