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WP53 BUA

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,596 mi
Last recorded150,596 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 BUA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 150,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 119,117 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 106,087 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 94,830 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 83,733 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 83,733 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 73,958 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,925 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,514 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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WP53 BUA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WP53 BUA, 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 WP53 BUA registered?

WP53 BUA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is WP53 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP53 BUA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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