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LC53 YNZ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,875 mi
Last recorded123,875 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YNZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 123,875 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 123,873 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 120,088 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 115,806 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 115,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2015 111,184 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 106,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 102,414 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 98,376 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 93,977 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 84,099 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2008 79,517 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,163 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 74,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 YNZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

LC53 YNZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is LC53 YNZ safe to buy?

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