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WR53 VTY

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,737 mi
Last recorded122,737 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 VTY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 122,737 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 122,728 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Receptacle missing (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,747 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

aftermarket rear coilsprings fitted

brake pedal travel long

Fail 2 Nov 2016 118,747 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake pedal travel long

Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,890 miles

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

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

rear brake pads anti-rattle springs not located properly

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED

Fail 1 Oct 2015 114,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads anti-rattle springs not located properly

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED

Pass 9 Aug 2014 109,206 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 100,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F tyre perishing in tread

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 92,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,552 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,447 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 86,447 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,044 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2008 64,765 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside mirror damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2008 64,765 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2007 43,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,624 miles

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

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

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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WR53 VTY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR53 VTY, 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 WR53 VTY registered?

WR53 VTY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is WR53 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 VTY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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