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OY53 VNT

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,656 mi
Last recorded143,656 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VNT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 143,656 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 130,098 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 130,060 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 122,429 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 112,284 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 101,305 miles

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,670 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,668 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,444 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,253 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 45,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,937 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 VNT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

OY53 VNT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is OY53 VNT safe to buy?

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