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RX53 OHY

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,998 mi
Last recorded126,998 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OHY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 126,998 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 126,998 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,566 miles

eml on

Fail 22 Jan 2014 115,557 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

eml on

Pass 20 Dec 2012 106,451 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 106,451 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 106,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2011 98,313 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

both no.plates poor front close to limits

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 98,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both no.plates poor front close to limits

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,606 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plates slightly water damaged

front brake disc lipped

small stone chips in windscreen

snowy conditions

Fail 21 Dec 2010 58,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plates slightly water damaged

front brake disc lipped

small stone chips in windscreen

snowy conditions

Pass 23 Dec 2009 78,758 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet conditions under vehicle

Fail 23 Dec 2009 78,758 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

o/s wiper blade smears

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet conditions under vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2008 70,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 65,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,504 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 38,271 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 38,271 miles

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

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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RX53 OHY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RX53 OHY, 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

How do I check the history of RX53 OHY?

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What year was RX53 OHY registered?

RX53 OHY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is RX53 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 OHY shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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