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OY53 VHL

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,979 mi
Last recorded142,979 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VHL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 142,979 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,023 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 60,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,372 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,457 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,509 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 37,988 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,988 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,782 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 VHL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

OY53 VHL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is OY53 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 VHL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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