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WV53 TXK

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,118 mi
Last recorded87,118 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 TXK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,118 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,963 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 80,963 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,696 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,430 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,630 miles

Centre and rear exhaust brackets failed but system still adequately supported

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,918 miles

exhaust mounting over rear axle broken

Fail 11 Nov 2013 54,826 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,826 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 50,048 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 50,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,857 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,308 miles

Front tyres are of a different size to the rears.{wider}

Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,276 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,151 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,113 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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WV53 TXK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WV53 TXK, 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

How do I check the history of WV53 TXK?

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What year was WV53 TXK registered?

WV53 TXK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is WV53 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 TXK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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