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WA53 FGZ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,817 mi
Last recorded122,817 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 122,817 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 110,644 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,399 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 97,399 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 83,681 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 83,681 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,773 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 70,773 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,971 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 19 Feb 2008 57,971 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,057 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 43,057 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 39,017 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,017 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 FGZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 FGZ, 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 WA53 FGZ?

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What year was WA53 FGZ registered?

WA53 FGZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is WA53 FGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 FGZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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