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FY03 VYK

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,773 mi
Last recorded56,773 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VYK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2008 56,773 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,773 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 44,274 miles

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

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

centre box mounting broken of BUT exhaust still supported enough, NOT to fail

Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,274 miles

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

centre box mounting broken of BUT exhaust still supported enough, NOT to fail

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,253 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken

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

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

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

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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FY03 VYK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY03 VYK, 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 FY03 VYK registered?

FY03 VYK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is FY03 VYK safe to buy?

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