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OY53 VUM

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,291 mi
Last recorded163,291 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VUM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 163,291 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 160,308 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 151,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 140,561 miles

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 130,250 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 120,779 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,927 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 100,737 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,753 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,448 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,884 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 40,884 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,428 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,431 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 20,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VUM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

OY53 VUM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is OY53 VUM safe to buy?

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