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LC53 YOL

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,889 mi
Last recorded133,889 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YOL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,889 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 133,874 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 126,247 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 19 Aug 2020 119,398 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,791 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 19 Jul 2019 113,371 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 107,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,253 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,357 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,573 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 73,830 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 68,484 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,284 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,009 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 54,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,104 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,316 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,656 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,355 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,868 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 36,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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 YOL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

LC53 YOL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is LC53 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 YOL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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