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OY53 ZGP

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,176 mi
Last recorded140,176 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 140,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 140,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 128,278 miles

Front Tyres getting close to wear bar

heavy oil leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2015 126,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 120,180 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 120,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 98,467 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 87,450 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,747 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 74,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,072 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 55,240 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 55,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,112 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 ZGP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

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

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