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OY53 VSX

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,716 mi
Last recorded136,716 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VSX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 136,716 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 136,703 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,656 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Outer CV gaiter seeping grease

Usual unloaded movement (lift) front top shock mounts

Pass 3 Jan 2020 119,082 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 109,355 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 92,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,126 miles

engine light on

Pass 12 Nov 2011 66,514 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,716 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,520 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,600 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,804 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 30,297 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 VSX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

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

Is OY53 VSX safe to buy?

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