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HX53 YYE

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,729 mi
Last recorded94,729 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 YYE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,729 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 94,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,628 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 80,866 miles

nearside rear brake pad wearing low/uneven

Fail 19 Jun 2015 80,862 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear brake pad wearing low/uneven

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,219 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Slight blow from front flexable pipe

Fail 21 Mar 2014 71,219 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Slight blow from front flexable pipe

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,705 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 61,705 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 52,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,316 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,284 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 42,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,661 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 34,661 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 28,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,994 miles

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 YYE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YYE, 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 YYE registered?

HX53 YYE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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