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VU53 FHO

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

168,191 mi
Last recorded168,191 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FHO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 168,191 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 167,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2024 160,379 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 156,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material With flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 152,159 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 148,143 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 144,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 144,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 134,171 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 122,709 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 117,772 miles

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

Front exhaust cracked

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 117,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front exhaust cracked

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,965 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 103,944 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,578 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,371 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 72,371 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,919 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,319 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 64,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,381 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine light on at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,754 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 53,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,840 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,636 miles

front discs and pads look in poor condition from what can be seen through wheels

Pass 19 Jan 2008 44,413 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,693 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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VU53 FHO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VU53 FHO, 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

How do I check the history of VU53 FHO?

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What year was VU53 FHO registered?

VU53 FHO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is VU53 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 FHO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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