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OY53 VXL

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,067 mi
Last recorded97,067 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VXL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,067 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,265 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,727 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 70,990 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,653 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,361 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,981 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,789 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,743 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,835 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,567 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,077 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,990 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 VXL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VXL, 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

How do I check the history of OY53 VXL?

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What year was OY53 VXL registered?

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

Is OY53 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 VXL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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