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WX53 UKJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,554 mi
Last recorded142,554 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 UKJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 142,554 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 142,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 139,433 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 139,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) due to play in nearside front inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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 30 Sep 2019 136,196 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,515 miles

front brake flexis deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,327 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 123,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 122,871 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs starting to deteriorate

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc starting to corrode /deteriorate

Offside Rear Slight binding when wheel rotated

Rear Exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,717 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Oct 2016 112,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Oct 2015 103,708 miles

Child seats fitted in rear cannot fully inspect adult seatbelts

Fail 29 Oct 2014 91,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,085 miles

Brake pedal feel

Smoke output

Fail 4 Nov 2013 82,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Smoke output

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal feel

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 72,314 miles

Brake fluid level

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake discs rusty

Spare tyre pressure low

Pass 30 Oct 2012 72,314 miles

Brake fluid level

Rear brake discs rusty

Spare tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,216 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,500 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 41,858 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,729 miles

Rear No Plate Delaminating

Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,311 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 21,311 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,472 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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WX53 UKJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WX53 UKJ, 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 WX53 UKJ registered?

WX53 UKJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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The MOT history for WX53 UKJ shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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