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LY53 TYX

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,055 mi
Last recorded175,055 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 TYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 175,055 miles

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

general corrosion to under body and component

Pass 26 Jul 2018

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017
Pass 28 Jan 2016 147,497 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 147,497 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 131,197 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 131,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,438 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 109,655 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 109,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 96,742 miles

suspect front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2010 81,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2008 62,356 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 62,356 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,109 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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LY53 TYX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY53 TYX, 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 LY53 TYX registered?

LY53 TYX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LY53 TYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 TYX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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