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LC53 YNG

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,175 mi
Last recorded76,175 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YNG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 76,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 64,104 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perrished

Pass 20 Jun 2015 61,354 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,680 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 58,680 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear inner brake pad anti rattle spring not fitted correctly

Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,965 miles

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

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

air bag light on showing fault

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 24 Jan 2012 48,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

air bag light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,882 miles

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

air bag light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,386 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,259 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 41,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,960 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,071 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 25,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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LC53 YNG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC53 YNG, 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 LC53 YNG registered?

LC53 YNG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LC53 YNG safe to buy?

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