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OY53 OZP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,373 mi
Last recorded131,373 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OZP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 131,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 123,689 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 116,576 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 111,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 111,454 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 108,479 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 108,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 105,376 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 100,374 miles

advise-fuel tank damp

advise-undertray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,104 miles

(adivse) under tray fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 86,593 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 67,895 miles

nearside front flexy brake pipe marked where it was in clip it should have been in,it was also rubbing on strut.

Fail 26 Aug 2006 67,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front flexy brake pipe marked where it was in clip it should have been in,it was also rubbing on strut.

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 OZP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OZP, 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 OZP registered?

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

Is OY53 OZP safe to buy?

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