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WG53 VPR

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,244 mi
Last recorded137,244 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 137,244 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

advise n/s/r door requires attention

Fail 12 Aug 2021 137,244 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

advise n/s/r door requires attention

Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,866 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERRISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 118,251 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 118,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 110,404 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 110,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 105,940 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 105,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 102,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 96,571 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,571 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 93,039 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 93,039 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 85,878 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 78,104 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 20 Mar 2010 65,896 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,937 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 76,751 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,613 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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WG53 VPR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG53 VPR, 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 VPR registered?

WG53 VPR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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