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AK53 YPY

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,588 mi
Last recorded98,588 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YPY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,588 miles

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 81,798 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,413 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 71,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 YPY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK53 YPY, 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

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What year was AK53 YPY registered?

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

Is AK53 YPY safe to buy?

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