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EO53 YML

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,915 mi
Last recorded164,915 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 YML
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 164,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 158,031 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 158,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 158,031 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 152,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 145,893 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 145,893 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 135,297 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 135,293 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 124,400 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 117,958 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBER STRUT CASINGS CORRODED AT TOP (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 111,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 105,037 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2015 85,940 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,218 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,604 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,031 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,392 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 52,392 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 44,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,494 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 37,965 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,287 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,957 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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EO53 YML is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EO53 YML, 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 EO53 YML registered?

EO53 YML is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is EO53 YML safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 YML shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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