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NY53 EGX

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,906 mi
Last recorded155,906 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 EGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 155,906 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 155,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 145,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 137,323 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 137,323 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 120,185 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 120,136 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 108,160 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 108,160 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 90,550 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2008 76,455 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 62,720 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,870 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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NY53 EGX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 NY53 EGX, 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 NY53 EGX registered?

NY53 EGX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is NY53 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY53 EGX 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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