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OY53 VGX

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,777 mi
Last recorded89,777 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 89,777 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 89,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2014 86,870 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 86,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 81,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 77,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,040 miles

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

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,071 miles

exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,268 miles

front and rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,122 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,923 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,783 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 VGX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

OY53 VGX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is OY53 VGX safe to buy?

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