2003 SEAT Leon 1.6L Petrol · BU53 FHZ
2003 SEAT Leon (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 60,908 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU53 FHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 60,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU53 FHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Leon (BU53 FHZ) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe broken, rear pipe into silencer broken (8.2.2.1 (b”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
BU53 FHZ Mileage History
- 19/04/202446,561 mi
- 19/04/202446,561 mi
- 28/04/202553,186 mi+6,625 mi
- 01/05/202660,907 mi+7,721 mi
- 08/05/202660,908 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,994 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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