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DX53 BYT

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,813 mi
Last recorded75,813 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BYT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,813 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,424 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,423 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,591 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 62,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 54,508 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,508 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 48,924 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,924 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,933 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 40,921 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,180 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 26,100 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,100 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,250 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 19,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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DX53 BYT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 DX53 BYT, 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 DX53 BYT registered?

DX53 BYT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is DX53 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 BYT shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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