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OY53 YND

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,999 mi
Last recorded140,999 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YND
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 140,999 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 140,988 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 139,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 139,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 135,765 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 135,765 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 131,749 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 131,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 124,505 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 116,532 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 89,547 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,547 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,261 miles

slight body damage

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,527 miles

front brake discs worn

front no plate starting to deteriorate

o/s wiper split

small chips on windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,505 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Nov 2009 45,595 miles

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

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

beam deflectors fitted to both head lights.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,595 miles

beam deflectors fitted to both head lights.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 37,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,862 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,945 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,096 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 YND is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YND, 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 YND registered?

OY53 YND is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is OY53 YND safe to buy?

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