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EK53 YEF

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,026 mi
Last recorded121,026 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YEF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 121,026 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 121,026 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 110,404 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 110,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 19 Oct 2016 100,283 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 100,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,318 miles

Offside chip in screen

Fail 30 Sep 2015 83,318 miles

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

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

Offside chip in screen

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,688 miles

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

rear exhaust section in poor condition

windscreen has crack lower edge

Fail 24 Sep 2014 69,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust section in poor condition

windscreen has crack lower edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,091 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 52,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 42,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,962 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,744 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,975 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,464 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,317 miles

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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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EK53 YEF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK53 YEF, 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 EK53 YEF registered?

EK53 YEF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is EK53 YEF safe to buy?

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