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WK53 CVT

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,848 mi
Last recorded94,848 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 CVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 94,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 80,250 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 80,250 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 71,729 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,137 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 63,136 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EPC warning lamp indicates fault/s

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine management light on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 62,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 95,200 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 95,200 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,775 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,775 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre, nail in shoulder of tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2009 62,775 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 61,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 45,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,285 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,805 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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WK53 CVT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WK53 CVT, 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 WK53 CVT registered?

WK53 CVT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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