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EA53 EYF

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,545 mi
Last recorded175,545 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 EYF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 175,545 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 161,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 161,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 154,963 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 147,039 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 147,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 136,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 126,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 115,762 miles

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

front number plate fadeing

Fail 26 Aug 2009 104,559 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 104,559 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,741 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 39,741 miles

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

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

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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EA53 EYF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA53 EYF, 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

How do I check the history of EA53 EYF?

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What year was EA53 EYF registered?

EA53 EYF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EA53 EYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 EYF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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