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NG53 CYU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,530 mi
Last recorded159,530 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 CYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 159,530 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded badly

Pass 29 Oct 2013 146,456 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 146,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 142,351 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 142,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 138,333 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 138,333 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise o/s/r disc pitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 131,326 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 122,370 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 122,370 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 104,199 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 85,155 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 65,695 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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NG53 CYU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CYU, 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

How do I check the history of NG53 CYU?

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What year was NG53 CYU registered?

NG53 CYU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is NG53 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG53 CYU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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