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AK53 YPM

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,999 mi
Last recorded127,999 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YPM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,999 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 115,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,064 miles

Centre exhaust bracket fractured but exhaust still secure.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake pad worn lower than the n/s/f

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 61,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,068 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,132 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,654 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,342 miles

front brakes on 24% inbalance

Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,555 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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AK53 YPM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK53 YPM, 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 AK53 YPM registered?

AK53 YPM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is AK53 YPM safe to buy?

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