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WA53 CCE

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,165 mi
Last recorded115,165 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 115,165 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,165 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 115,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven n/s rear low brake peerformances (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 91,543 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

paint peeling from rear direction indicator bulbs

Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,707 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 68,707 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 61,166 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 61,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,617 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,660 miles

centre exhaust not fully supported

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,168 miles

Front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,808 miles

Rear tyres aproaching wear limit.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,898 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 32,894 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,926 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 26,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,054 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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WA53 CCE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WA53 CCE, 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 WA53 CCE registered?

WA53 CCE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is WA53 CCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 CCE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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