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OY53 LTF

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

66,477 mi
Last recorded66,477 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LTF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 66,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 60,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front stonechip windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2024 60,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front stonechip windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 52,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 52,166 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,815 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,337 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,518 miles

Nearside front tyre on 3mm.

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

Offside rear tyre has high and low spots on the inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,063 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,262 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

Offside rear tyre has high and low spots on the inner edge.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre has high and low spots on the inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,159 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,398 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,678 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,790 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,896 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,805 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,890 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,740 miles

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

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

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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OY53 LTF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OY53 LTF, 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 OY53 LTF registered?

OY53 LTF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is OY53 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 LTF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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