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WA53 FFL

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,830 mi
Last recorded152,830 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 FFL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 152,830 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 152,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 147,806 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 147,806 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 143,748 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 139,784 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 139,784 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 131,604 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 131,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 122,728 miles

exhaust centre mount detached

Pass 14 Aug 2013 115,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,585 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,203 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,081 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,764 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,804 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,908 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,042 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 33,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 FFL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FFL, 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 FFL registered?

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

Is WA53 FFL safe to buy?

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