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OV52 YMT

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,204 mi
Last recorded138,204 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 YMT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 138,204 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 138,204 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,467 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded under plastic coating

Fail 19 Mar 2016 123,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded under plastic coating

Fail 5 Mar 2015 110,136 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 110,136 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,672 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 98,672 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,038 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,652 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,287 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 70,287 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 59,945 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,945 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,858 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,144 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,513 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,722 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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OV52 YMT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OV52 YMT, 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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What year was OV52 YMT registered?

OV52 YMT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is OV52 YMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 YMT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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