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OY53 VUV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,571 mi
Last recorded171,571 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 171,571 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 165,756 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 165,756 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 154,377 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 154,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 139,004 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 139,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 133,355 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 124,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 124,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 118,017 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 118,017 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,447 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,551 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 90,551 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inbalance on handbrake just passing (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 91,270 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 91,077 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,414 miles

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2011 63,100 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,100 miles

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

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

nearside rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,163 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,920 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,370 miles

front brake disc(s) in poor condition

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 33,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 VUV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

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

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