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PJ53 YSA

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,265 mi
Last recorded143,265 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 YSA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2017 143,265 miles

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Oct 2016 138,903 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 138,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 135,220 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 129,751 miles

rear axle corroded

windscreen scratched

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 129,751 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 8 Oct 2013 124,161 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 120,441 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 113,962 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 100,589 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 100,589 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 86,224 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,821 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 55,286 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 38,083 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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PJ53 YSA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ53 YSA, 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 PJ53 YSA registered?

PJ53 YSA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is PJ53 YSA safe to buy?

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