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WJ53 ZGV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,947 mi
Last recorded86,947 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 ZGV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 86,947 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure lamp cover missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 86,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure lamp cover missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 83,240 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 78,967 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 78,950 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 74,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 70,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 70,566 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,338 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,968 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 47,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,934 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 43,934 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outter egde

rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2011 36,153 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outter egde

rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2010 32,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 32,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 27,262 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 27,262 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,474 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,477 miles

Offside front tyre getting low

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 21 Sep 2006 15,477 miles

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

Offside front tyre getting low

Wipers smearing slightly

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 ZGV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV registered?

WJ53 ZGV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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