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FP53 YOJ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,604 mi
Last recorded109,604 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 YOJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 109,604 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 102,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2012 94,776 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,436 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 83,381 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 18 Oct 2010 72,967 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust mount corroded off (exhaust still secure)

temp modification to both front & rear number plates

Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,395 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 64,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s front tyre ON legal limit , centre exhaust bracket broken , nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,665 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FP53 YOJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP53 YOJ, 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 FP53 YOJ registered?

FP53 YOJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is FP53 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 YOJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP53 YOJ have outstanding finance?

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