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DY53 ELH

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,776 mi
Last recorded79,776 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ELH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 79,776 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 75,655 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 75,653 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,014 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corroson (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,240 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 62,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,143 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,959 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 45,959 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,733 miles

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

gear box mounting spliting / deterated

Fail 12 Jan 2012 40,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

gear box mounting spliting / deterated

Fail 13 Jan 2011 36,042 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,042 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,564 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,292 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 23,085 miles

front and rear brake pads life limited

Fail 19 Jan 2008 23,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

front and rear brake pads life limited

Pass 6 Jan 2007 17,781 miles

rear brake pads approx 3mm.

Fail 6 Jan 2007 17,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads approx 3mm.

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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DY53 ELH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY53 ELH, 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 DY53 ELH registered?

DY53 ELH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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