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OV53 APO

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,535 mi
Last recorded152,535 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 APO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 152,535 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 152,535 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Engine mounting missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2017 141,273 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter pinholed (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 125,635 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 125,635 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 117,480 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 117,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,795 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)

childseats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

unable to carry out full inspection of nearside and offside rear adult seatbelts

Pass 5 Dec 2013 103,814 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 99,244 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,795 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 91,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 82,786 miles

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

fuel warning on

offside headlamp aim on low limit

Fail 7 Dec 2009 82,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

fuel warning on

offside headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 9 Dec 2008 72,257 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)

offside headlamp on low limit

Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,966 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 55,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,018 miles

o/s & n/s headlamp aims adjusted to pass mot

rear brake pads wearing low

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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OV53 APO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OV53 APO, 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 OV53 APO registered?

OV53 APO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 December 2003.

Is OV53 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 APO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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