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OY53 OCP

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,750 mi
Last recorded156,750 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OCP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 156,750 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 144,379 miles

Advise cracked windscreen n,s corner.

Advise play in n,s ball joint.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 133,006 miles

Front exhaust hanger snapped

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 133,005 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust hanger snapped

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 132,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 119,035 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 119,035 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,240 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 101,921 miles

Both rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

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

Small cut in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 101,921 miles

Both rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

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

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

Small cut in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,945 miles

SEAT COVER OVER REAR SEAT BELTS

Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,514 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,887 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 73,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,440 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 70,907 miles

front underbody protection fitted not allowing full inspection of vehical

Fail 9 Dec 2008 70,900 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front underbody protection fitted not allowing full inspection of vehical

Fail 18 Dec 2007 67,237 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 67,237 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 59,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,409 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 OCP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OCP, 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 OCP registered?

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

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