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OY53 VNP

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,084 mi
Last recorded82,084 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VNP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,084 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 77,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 70,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,385 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 62,973 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 59,688 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 55,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear indicators slightly discoloured

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,134 miles

screw in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,994 miles

headlamp aims almost too low

Pass 3 Dec 2011 45,419 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 40,867 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 35,646 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 31,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,863 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 24,173 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 VNP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

OY53 VNP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is OY53 VNP safe to buy?

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