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HX53 YXW

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,205 mi
Last recorded146,205 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 YXW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 146,205 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 146,205 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 140,569 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

body damage to offside rear

both front tyres worn on inner edges

e m light on

Fail 18 Nov 2014 140,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

body damage to offside rear

both front tyres worn on inner edges

e m light on

offside front lower ball joint an item not tested

Pass 12 Dec 2013 134,278 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 132,278 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 125,989 miles

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn and pitted

Fail 19 Nov 2011 125,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn and pitted

Fail 29 Nov 2010 121,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 121,673 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 105,306 miles

DETERIORATION OF O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH.

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 82,744 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 57,813 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,883 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

offside and nearside rear floor panels damaged.

slight damage to front to rear metal brake pipe.

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 YXW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HX53 YXW, 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 HX53 YXW registered?

HX53 YXW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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