MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
oil leak
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn
rear discs worn and pitted
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
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
DETERIORATION OF O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH.
O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.
N/S FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.
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?
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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.
Is HX53 YXW safe to buy?
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