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OY53 VKU

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

198,201 mi
Last recorded198,201 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 198,201 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 198,022 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe connections at o/s under floor area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 192,048 miles

advise(both rear coil springs corroded)

advise(o,s,f tyre wearing on edge)_

advise(slight dampness o,s of power steering rack)

Fail 1 Feb 2022 192,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise(small pin hole in n,s,f outer cv boot)

Pass 1 Feb 2021 186,616 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 186,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 180,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 180,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 171,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axl coroded

front subfram coroded

Fail 9 Nov 2018 171,018 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axl coroded

front subfram coroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 165,938 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INSIDE FACE

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/R LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH BONDING DETERIORATED

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH BONDING DETERIORATED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 21 Nov 2017 165,938 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INSIDE FACE

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/R LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH BONDING DETERIORATED

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH BONDING DETERIORATED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 21 Nov 2016 161,058 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR LOCK MAY HAVE A FAULT,ADVISE INVESTIGATION

O/S/F STEERING RACK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INSIDE FACE

Fail 21 Nov 2016 161,057 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES

O/S/F STEERING RACK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INSIDE FACE

Pass 25 Nov 2015 153,265 miles

O/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 24 Nov 2015 153,264 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

O/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 19 Nov 2014 140,181 miles

O/s sill crushed

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heatshield loose and rattling on exhaust

Pass 26 Nov 2013 130,291 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake has evidence of slight bind

Pass 23 Nov 2012 114,475 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 114,474 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 96,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 96,379 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,003 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 68,723 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,318 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 58,316 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,994 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,861 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 VKU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VKU, 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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OY53 VKU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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