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WA53 LCX

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

166,995 mi
Last recorded166,995 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 LCX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 166,995 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 166,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected discoloured (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 163,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 161,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 160,028 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 150,819 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 140,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 131,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 123,412 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 116,069 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,948 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,778 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,284 miles

n/s rear light lense repaird

Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,368 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 46,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LCX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

WA53 LCX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WA53 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 LCX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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