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WG53 CPZ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,031 mi
Last recorded129,031 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 CPZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 129,031 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 122,199 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 115,820 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

number plate lights dim

Pass 13 Jun 2015 110,568 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2014 105,148 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 85,407 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 77,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,284 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 67,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,302 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 58,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2008 50,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,413 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2006 38,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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WG53 CPZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 WG53 CPZ, 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 WG53 CPZ registered?

WG53 CPZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is WG53 CPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 CPZ 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.

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