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NG53 CYA

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,034 mi
Last recorded140,034 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 CYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 140,034 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery box above battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

different wheel and tyre combinations fitted to front and rear

Fail 14 Aug 2020 140,034 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery box above battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

different wheel and tyre combinations fitted to front and rear

Pass 7 Aug 2019 135,444 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2018 133,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 133,452 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed both (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 133,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 128,285 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 120,841 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,928 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 117,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 113,263 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 109,764 miles

airbag light on dash

o/s/r coil spring corroded

p.a.s pump weeping

rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Fail 14 May 2012 109,761 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

airbag light on dash

rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 23 May 2011 106,569 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 99,353 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 86,863 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 86,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 69,273 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 52,678 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,466 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 48,466 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NG53 CYA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG53 CYA, 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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NG53 CYA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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