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PY53 HBU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,228 mi
Last recorded102,228 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 HBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,228 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 97,408 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 97,408 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 87,753 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 2 Nov 2011 87,753 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

front brake discs worn

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,322 miles

play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 4 Nov 2010 76,322 miles

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

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

play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,575 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 56,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,001 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,350 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 HBU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY53 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

PY53 HBU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is PY53 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY53 HBU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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