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OU53 VWV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

212,822 mi
Last recorded212,822 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 212,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 212,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 189,723 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 165,235 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 140,778 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 117,277 miles

n/s centre outer sill damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2013 117,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s centre outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,130 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,135 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,679 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,603 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,071 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,539 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,666 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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OU53 VWV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OU53 VWV, 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 OU53 VWV registered?

OU53 VWV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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The MOT history for OU53 VWV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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