CarVerify

Free Car Check

WF53 UNL

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,595 mi
Last recorded123,595 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 UNL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 123,595 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 113,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear , borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished , borderline (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 98,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 91,318 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in the tread area

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti roll bar corroded

Front tyres nearing marker bars

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in near side steering nuckle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brakes rusty

front suspensiom arm bushes slight perished

nsr no plate light has no lens

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 56,900 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres pearshing

plastic under tray fitted

small stone chips to the windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,523 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 44,274 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,237 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 30,133 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,827 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 24,767 miles

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

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WF53 UNL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WF53 UNL, 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 WF53 UNL?

You can check the full history of WF53 UNL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WF53 UNL registered?

WF53 UNL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is WF53 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 UNL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF53 UNL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WF53 UNL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.