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OY53 YOH

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,547 mi
Last recorded109,547 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YOH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 109,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 88,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,090 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,052 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 67,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,372 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,848 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 42,667 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,004 miles

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

OSF STEERING RACK TRACK ROD SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,210 miles

OSF TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE ,REQUIRES STEERING GEOMETERY CHECKING

Pass 19 Jul 2006 822 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 YOH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOH, 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 YOH registered?

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

Is OY53 YOH safe to buy?

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