2003 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · WK53 AEC
2003 SEAT Leon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 43,112 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK53 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 43,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK53 AEC 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 (WK53 AEC) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when position lamps activated (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
WK53 AEC Mileage History
- 14/08/202342,472 mi
- 15/07/202442,709 mi+237 mi
- 15/07/202442,709 mi
- 22/07/202542,945 mi+236 mi
- 21/07/202643,112 mi+167 mi
Average of roughly 218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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