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EF53 YNH

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,859 mi
Last recorded81,859 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 YNH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 81,859 miles

all brake discs corroded

o/s/r shock absorber damp

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 27 Sep 2018 81,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steel wheel fitted o/s/f

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre sleeve/clamp deteriorating

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating with slight leak

Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre sleeve/clamp deteriorating

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating with slight leak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,392 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,020 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,176 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,826 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 53,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,520 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,676 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 29,603 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,603 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 25,058 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,803 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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EF53 YNH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF53 YNH, 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 EF53 YNH registered?

EF53 YNH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is EF53 YNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 YNH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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