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WA53 CCK

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,194 mi
Last recorded161,194 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CCK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 161,194 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 161,194 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 158,159 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 158,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 155,302 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 155,302 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 152,264 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 149,287 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 146,279 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 146,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 144,688 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 141,687 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 141,687 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,103 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 134,304 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 134,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 130,080 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 123,374 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 118,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2012 114,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 111,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 107,568 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 103,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2008 99,518 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 94,566 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 94,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 90,617 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 CCK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA53 CCK, 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.

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What year was WA53 CCK registered?

WA53 CCK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is WA53 CCK safe to buy?

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