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HX53 YXP

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,604 mi
Last recorded75,604 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 YXP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,604 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,706 miles

front number plate in poor condition

long brake pedal

o/s/f top strut mount has slight play

o/s/f tyre just legal

Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,983 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,822 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,947 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,128 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 52,157 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,819 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 41,332 miles

front disic in poor condition

long foot brake

Pass 28 Dec 2006 37,056 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 37,056 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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HX53 YXP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HX53 YXP, 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 HX53 YXP registered?

HX53 YXP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is HX53 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 YXP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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