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OY53 MXO

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,158 mi
Last recorded131,158 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 MXO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 131,158 miles

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

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

bonnet needs attention

Fail 1 Oct 2019 131,158 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

bonnet needs attention

Pass 13 Sep 2018 125,520 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 125,520 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 117,911 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 117,892 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 110,316 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( slight gas leak from flexi pipe ) (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 110,307 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( slight gas leak from flexi pipe ) (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 102,761 miles

front exhaust pipe support bracket broken

scratch on windscreen in sweeped area

Fail 14 Aug 2015 102,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust pipe support bracket broken

scratch on windscreen in sweeped area

Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 95,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 87,760 miles

EML Light illuminated

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn low 3mm tread remaining

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,760 miles

EML Light illuminated

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn low 3mm tread remaining

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,103 miles

Child seats fitted to rear

Front number plate cracked and showing slight distortion

Offside rear tyre worn low 3mm tread

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,097 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,249 miles

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusting

Front Number Plate Cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2009 52,575 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Brake Pads Low

Rear Brake Pads Low

Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,036 miles

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

Front brake discs liped and front brake pads worn low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,358 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn low

Offside front outer brake pad worn low and front brake discs liped

Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,451 miles

near side front tyre punctured

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 MXO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXO, 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 MXO registered?

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

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