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AK53 YPV

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,644 mi
Last recorded151,644 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YPV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 151,644 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 147,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 140,118 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 140,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 133,744 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 126,519 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 117,292 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 YPV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YPV, 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 AK53 YPV?

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What year was AK53 YPV registered?

AK53 YPV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is AK53 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 YPV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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