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CV53 YKM

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,166 mi
Last recorded74,166 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YKM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,166 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 69,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,295 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,826 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 53,826 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,824 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,780 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,682 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,602 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 53,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,670 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,597 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,678 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 49,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,032 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 48,032 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,076 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,663 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,632 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2006 21,324 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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CV53 YKM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CV53 YKM, 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 CV53 YKM registered?

CV53 YKM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is CV53 YKM safe to buy?

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