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KY53 YSE

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,749 mi
Last recorded112,749 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YSE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,749 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 112,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 100,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 100,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,658 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,528 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,396 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 76,396 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake disc,s worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,817 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,153 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,630 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 47,627 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,388 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 29,342 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)

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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KY53 YSE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY53 YSE, 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 KY53 YSE registered?

KY53 YSE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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