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DY53 MXA

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,206 mi
Last recorded98,206 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 98,206 miles

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

excess travel in foot brake

Fail 22 Jul 2017 98,203 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 95,314 miles

broken break pad o/s/r

crack on front window screen outside drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Jul 2015 90,573 miles

Exhaust centre support bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,976 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,445 miles

crack in front windscreen nearside lower corner outside swept area at time off test

offside front jet wash one blocked

rear axle bushes perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2013 75,378 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

crack in front windscreen nearside lower corner outside swept area at time off test

offside front jet wash one blocked

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,302 miles

all four brake discs slighty pitted

Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,302 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

all four brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 24 Oct 2009 56,702 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,289 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 39,790 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,557 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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DY53 MXA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY53 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

DY53 MXA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is DY53 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 MXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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