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DY53 PKV

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 PKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,940 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,330 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 95,410 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 95,372 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 93,565 miles

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

nsf tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 87,833 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jul 2013 73,641 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside front tyres tread splitting and perishing

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2013 73,641 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside front tyres tread splitting and perishing

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,963 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

middle exhaust mounting broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,079 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2011 65,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 58,293 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,044 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,985 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly.

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 PKV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PKV, 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 PKV registered?

DY53 PKV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 PKV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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