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OY53 OAU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,426 mi
Last recorded113,426 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 May 2019 113,426 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 107,193 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 95,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 87,412 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 81,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 74,623 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 67,139 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 60,286 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 48,658 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,589 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,519 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,036 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 21,518 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 10,450 miles

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 OAU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OAU, 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

How do I check the history of OY53 OAU?

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What year was OY53 OAU registered?

OY53 OAU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is OY53 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 OAU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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