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OY53 MXM

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,467 mi
Last recorded83,467 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 MXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 83,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 82,625 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,170 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,272 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 80,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY AND PITTED

Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,455 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,299 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 75,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside & Nearside front lower suspension arms (REAR) bushes x 2 beginning to deteriorate/split

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,896 miles

Offside & Nearside front lower suspension arms (REAR) bushes x 2 beginning to deteriorate/split

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,653 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,863 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,369 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,898 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 46,864 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,603 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,560 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 27,560 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,056 miles

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

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

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 MXM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MXM, 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 MXM registered?

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

Is OY53 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 MXM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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