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PY53 DGO

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,393 mi
Last recorded168,393 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 DGO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 168,393 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 155,868 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 143,748 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 133,357 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 122,784 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 105,137 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 105,137 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,272 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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PY53 DGO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PY53 DGO, 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 PY53 DGO registered?

PY53 DGO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is PY53 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY53 DGO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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