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OY53 YOF

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

189,984 mi
Last recorded189,984 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 189,984 miles

both rear tyres have splits in inner sidewalls but no chords are exposed

o/s/r handbrake only just met brake performance requirements

Pass 5 Jan 2018 184,707 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 177,933 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 177,933 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 172,798 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 166,090 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 163,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 153,843 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 142,496 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 130,011 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 113,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,657 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 78,359 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 59,899 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight damage on front number plate

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 YOF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

OY53 YOF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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