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OY53 OLU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,956 mi
Last recorded153,956 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OLU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 153,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 142,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of centre pipe before brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear beam axle assembly starting to corrode

Fail 22 Aug 2018 142,607 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of centre pipe before brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear beam axle assembly starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2017 137,038 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 131,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 125,163 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,605 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate

Pass 17 Aug 2013 111,899 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2012 104,473 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 104,472 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 96,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 88,769 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 88,769 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 83,705 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 69,544 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,565 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,388 miles

front tyre treads on 3mm(195/65/15T)

rear centre seatbelt mechanism noisey in operation but operating correctly at time of test

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 OLU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

OY53 OLU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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