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VX53 AUP

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,615 mi
Last recorded39,615 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 AUP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,615 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 37,769 miles

slight leak from exhaust centre to rear joint.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 35,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2009 35,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,844 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 31,844 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Oct 2007 25,339 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,483 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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VX53 AUP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX53 AUP, 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 VX53 AUP registered?

VX53 AUP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is VX53 AUP safe to buy?

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