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OY53 MVL

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,420 mi
Last recorded145,420 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 MVL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 145,420 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box in poor condition

o/s/r tyre badly cracked/split

Fail 7 Oct 2020 145,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box in poor condition

o/s/r tyre badly cracked/split

Pass 8 Oct 2019 129,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box peeling

Pass 8 Oct 2018 119,801 miles

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2018 119,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2017 109,209 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 109,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 96,343 miles

Nearside 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,227 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,466 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,498 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres tread cracking

exhaust back box corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2012 85,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres tread cracking

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 78,750 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,961 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,961 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 65,762 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 65,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 57,544 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,544 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,482 miles

front and rear tyres are different speed ratings (v-t)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,715 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MVL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OY53 MVL, 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 OY53 MVL registered?

OY53 MVL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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