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LC53 YNH

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,572 mi
Last recorded131,572 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YNH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 131,572 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front strut top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 131,572 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front strut top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 123,516 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,658 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 113,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 108,115 miles

Exhaust corroded

F/discs quite worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 102,844 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

front shock absorbers slightly damp

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,834 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 97,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 93,713 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 87,474 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 18 Dec 2014 87,474 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Jan 2014 83,071 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust cat and centre silencer brackets broken

front discs lipped badly

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Jan 2013 77,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust cat and centre silencer brackets broken

front discs lipped badly

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,509 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,002 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,535 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,639 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,539 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 28,537 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 YNH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC53 YNH registered?

LC53 YNH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is LC53 YNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 YNH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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