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LC53 YOT

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

203,121 mi
Last recorded203,121 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YOT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 203,121 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 202,940 miles

All tyres sidewalls showing signs of age cracking but no plies or cords exposed.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Prior to and aft of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 197,748 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 193,476 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 181,104 miles

Engine Management System warning light stays on

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

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

Offside rear tyre inside edge wearing slightly

Passenger wiper blade has started to split

Pass 5 Nov 2009 156,168 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on egdes

Pass 13 Nov 2008 129,776 miles

Play detected in the offside of the steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2008 129,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play detected in the offside of the steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2007 109,293 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 91,648 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 YOT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

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

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