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DY53 PKF

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,254 mi
Last recorded150,254 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 PKF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 150,254 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 148,770 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 140,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 125,949 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 May 2016 110,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 101,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 94,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 May 2014 94,109 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 86,580 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 86,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 78,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2011 70,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2010 62,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 May 2010 62,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 May 2009 53,125 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 53,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 43,704 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,399 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 PKF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PKF, 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 DY53 PKF registered?

DY53 PKF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is DY53 PKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 PKF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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