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WM53 OVG

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,472 mi
Last recorded150,472 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OVG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 150,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 146,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 137,502 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 134,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 127,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 127,849 miles

Emissions not tested No cat fitted (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,407 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 124,326 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 118,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 111,296 miles

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

different suspension arms fitted to front of vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2013 111,291 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

different suspension arms fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2012 107,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine management light on

front suspension arms not matching

Fail 12 Nov 2012 107,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine management light on

front suspension arms not matching

Pass 4 Nov 2011 101,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake disc's worn

front suspension arms are different shapes and design

Pass 30 Oct 2010 90,489 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 82,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 74,213 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 74,213 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,155 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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WM53 OVG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WM53 OVG, 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 WM53 OVG registered?

WM53 OVG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is WM53 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 OVG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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