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PN53 RYX

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,481 mi
Last recorded134,481 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 134,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,747 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 117,767 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,767 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 108,703 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 108,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,725 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r so unable to fully inspect safty belt

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars and worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 97,682 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat fitted n/s/r so unable to fully inspect safty belt

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars and worn on inside edge

traction controle light on

Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,570 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear silencer mount missing but not causing exhaust to be insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2011 87,566 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light illuminated

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear silencer mount missing but not causing exhaust to be insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,163 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,656 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,433 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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PN53 RYX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PN53 RYX, 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 PN53 RYX registered?

PN53 RYX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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