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WK53 CXZ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,591 mi
Last recorded87,591 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 CXZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 87,591 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle beam becoming corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,333 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,789 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 82,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,977 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,663 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,411 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,743 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 58,743 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,718 miles

advise rear number plate faded.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,183 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 50,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers smearing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,045 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,338 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 41,338 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,617 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,056 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 22,020 miles

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 23 Oct 2006 17,147 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 CXZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK53 CXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK53 CXZ registered?

WK53 CXZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is WK53 CXZ safe to buy?

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