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OY53 NZT

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,354 mi
Last recorded95,354 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 NZT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 95,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 88,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 82,869 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,800 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 71,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,276 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,198 miles

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

airbag light on dash

both front tyres slight wear edge of tread.

rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,328 miles

BOTH REAR FLASHERS SHOW SLIGHT WHITE LIGHT.

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM.

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,403 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,135 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 NZT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NZT, 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 NZT registered?

OY53 NZT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is OY53 NZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 NZT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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