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LC53 YNV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,899 mi
Last recorded128,899 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YNV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 128,899 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 128,899 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 122,699 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 113,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 105,977 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,939 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 104,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 99,659 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust mount broken but not causing it to be unsupported

both front tyres split on the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Nov 2015 95,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

steering column slight play

underside trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 95,926 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

steering column slight play

underside trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,513 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split.

rear exhaust box rust.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 91,573 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split.

rear exhaust box rust.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 88,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre hasdeep cuts in the inner sidewall

offside front tyre has deep cuts in the inner sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,302 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,104 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+small cuts,offside rear tyre wearing on edges,rear brake discs wearing

Fail 17 Nov 2010 73,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+small cuts,offside rear tyre wearing on edges,rear brake discs wearing

Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,799 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 67,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,398 miles

brakes worn

rear indicators pale

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,730 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,681 miles

front brake pads on legal limit

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 YNV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YNV, 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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LC53 YNV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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