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RX53 YEV

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,674 mi
Last recorded136,674 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YEV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 136,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod some play

Offside Front Inner track rod end some play

brake pad warning light illuminated

exhaust system deteriorating and minor blow

Pass 11 Dec 2017 131,275 miles

brake pad warning light on ( pads appear to be ok)

metal brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

steering rack inner joints some wear esp offside (marginal)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 124,723 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 124,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 114,824 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust and rear steel brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 29 Dec 2015 114,824 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust and rear steel brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 16 Dec 2014 104,037 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroding

slight deterioration to steel brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,037 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust corroding

slight deterioration to steel brake pipes

Pass 27 Dec 2013 93,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 85,163 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,900 miles

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

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

Fail 6 Dec 2011 75,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,241 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,672 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,897 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,010 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,508 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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RX53 YEV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RX53 YEV, 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 RX53 YEV registered?

RX53 YEV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is RX53 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 YEV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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