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OY53 MXF

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,643 mi
Last recorded78,643 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 MXF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,643 miles

exhaust flex deteriorated

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,169 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,597 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,539 miles

exhaust flexy detriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 58,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,125 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2007 34,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn 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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OY53 MXF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MXF, 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 MXF registered?

OY53 MXF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is OY53 MXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 MXF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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