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LC53 YNX

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,711 mi
Last recorded124,711 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 124,711 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 124,649 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 120,779 miles

slight play at n/s and o/s steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 13 Dec 2019 120,779 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

slight play at n/s and o/s steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 6 Dec 2018 115,050 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack arms

Fail 6 Dec 2018 115,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack arms

Pass 7 Dec 2017 104,061 miles

slight play at n/s rack arm

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,212 miles

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

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 17 Dec 2015 94,543 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 87,035 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 87,035 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r seat back not locking into place - both front tyres wearing low - centre exhaust bracket broken - exhaust flexi joint frayed - small weep from PAS banjo on rack - handbrake travel long

Fail 25 Nov 2013 80,085 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r seat back not locking into place - both front tyres wearing low - centre exhaust bracket broken - exhaust flexi joint frayed - small weep from PAS banjo on rack - handbrake travel long

Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,901 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,758 miles

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

O/S/R outer ligtht broken

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,333 miles

N/S/R door does not open.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 48,663 miles

Grease mist around offside front outer cv boot

Handbrake travel seem long

Mist of oil around p.a.s rack banjo union bolt/pipe

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,663 miles

Grease mist around offside front outer cv boot

Handbrake travel seem long

Mist of oil around p.a.s rack banjo union bolt/pipe

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,308 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,280 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,523 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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LC53 YNX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC53 YNX, 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 YNX registered?

LC53 YNX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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