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OY53 VVL

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,311 mi
Last recorded190,311 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VVL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 190,311 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 183,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 173,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 163,170 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 152,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 130,513 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 130,513 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 103,680 miles

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

engine cover broken

Pass 24 Jul 2008 79,589 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 70,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level low

Pass 29 Oct 2007 70,151 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate weathered

front underside of vehicle covered. unable to check

long handbrake travel

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 VVL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red 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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

OY53 VVL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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