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DY53 OPK

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,089 mi
Last recorded112,089 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 OPK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,089 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

play inner steering arms

Pass 1 Feb 2017 106,703 miles

front tyres worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

engine warning light on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,950 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 12 Feb 2015 90,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,662 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 79,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 74,655 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 19 Feb 2013 74,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

engine management lamp on

rear discs rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2012 68,429 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,042 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,583 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,860 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,497 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 32,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,095 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 OPK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPK, 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 OPK registered?

DY53 OPK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is DY53 OPK safe to buy?

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