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OY53 OCD

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,199 mi
Last recorded127,199 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OCD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2017 127,199 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 121,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,703 miles

brake pipes corrosion developing

coil springs corroded

corrosion developing on suspension components

exhaust deteriorating and rattling

front arm bushes deteriorating

slight bind osr brake and disc blueing

slight dampness power steering pipes

Fail 2 Jul 2015 111,703 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corrosion developing

coil springs corroded

corrosion developing on suspension components

exhaust deteriorating and rattling

front arm bushes deteriorating

service indicator on

slight bind osr brake and disc blueing

slight dampness power steering pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,723 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres cracked badly on sidewalls

Fail 2 Jul 2014 99,723 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres cracked badly on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,601 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 87,601 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,893 miles

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

front discs worn/lipped,corroded on rear faces

n/s wiper juddering on windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,981 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 60,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,004 miles

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

osr wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,546 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,147 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 OCD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OCD, 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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OY53 OCD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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