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EO53 YMP

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,989 mi
Last recorded66,989 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 YMP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 66,989 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Tyre tread approximately 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has small cut inner tread (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Tyre tread approximately 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 66,989 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Tyre tread approximately 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has small cut inner tread (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Tyre tread approximately 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 65,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 65,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 60,163 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 60,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside front and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 51,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 43,373 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 43,373 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 36,459 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 36,459 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 35,142 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres wear and cracking around treads and walls. 195/65/15

Pass 10 Dec 2018 35,050 miles

front brake discs corroded {inners}

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres showing signs of wear and cracking 195/65/15

Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,668 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking.

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread and walls. 195/65/15

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,816 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres slight wear and perishing. 195/65/15

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,210 miles

rear tyres perishing around treads

Fail 9 Dec 2015 31,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres perishing around treads

Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,534 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,045 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,228 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,673 miles

offside front tyre and rear tyres perishing around tread and walls. 195/65/15

Fail 7 Dec 2011 26,673 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

offside front tyre and rear tyres perishing around tread and walls. 195/65/15

Pass 29 Nov 2010 25,204 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 22,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 20,458 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,724 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,495 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 YMP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YMP, 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 EO53 YMP registered?

EO53 YMP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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