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OY53 VXK

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,233 mi
Last recorded132,233 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VXK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 132,233 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 125,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,102 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 111,489 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 103,343 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 95,398 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 86,501 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 77,114 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 69,751 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 64,011 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,532 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,937 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,215 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 35,420 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,160 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 23,935 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 22,335 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 18,531 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,827 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 VXK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

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

Is OY53 VXK safe to buy?

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Does OY53 VXK have outstanding finance?

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