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OY53 MXH

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,465 mi
Last recorded100,465 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 100,465 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

N/S WING MIRROR CRACKED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 2 Oct 2015 100,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

N/S WING MIRROR CRACKED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,792 miles

Engine management on

OSF track rod end rubber split

OSR tyre low pressure

Rear wiper split

Fail 1 Oct 2014 98,792 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine management on

OSF track rod end rubber split

OSR tyre low pressure

Rear wiper split

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,479 miles

Blow from front exhaust flex

Engine management light on

Front tyres worn outer edge

OSR calipur damp

Passenger door mirror cracked

Rear wiper split

Fail 30 Sep 2013 91,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Blow from front exhaust flex

Engine management light on

Front tyres worn outer edge

OSR calipur damp

Passenger door mirror cracked

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,399 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust front flexy snapped

NS wing mirror cracked

OSR tyre has a nail in causing puncture

Squeel from starter motor when car started

Fail 25 Sep 2012 83,399 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust front flexy snapped

NS wing mirror cracked

OSR tyre has a nail in causing puncture

Squeel from starter motor when car started

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,732 miles

engine man light on

ns wing mirror glass broken

osr tyre has nail in

Fail 16 Sep 2011 75,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine man light on

ns wing mirror glass broken

osr tyre has nail in

Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,457 miles

o/s number plate light came on when tapped

Fail 15 Sep 2010 67,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s number plate light came on when tapped

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 MXH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

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

Is OY53 MXH safe to buy?

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