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WJ53 CHO

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,463 mi
Last recorded71,463 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 CHO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 71,463 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 70,224 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 70,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 69,417 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 69,415 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear caliper partley siezed

Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting heavily on inner sidewall

both rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2021 66,229 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2021 66,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2020

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2017

rear exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,810 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but still secure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2016 58,800 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear exhaust mounting broken but still secure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,875 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2015 57,863 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,140 miles

offside direction indicator audible tell tale only

Fail 18 Jun 2014 52,123 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside direction indicator audible tell tale only

rear exhaust mounting (above axle) broken, system still secure

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,126 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,524 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 43,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,054 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,371 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 38,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 35,501 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,202 miles

Cut in side wall n/s/r tyre.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,158 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,262 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)

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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WJ53 CHO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ53 CHO, 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 WJ53 CHO registered?

WJ53 CHO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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