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RX53 YTB

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,700 mi
Last recorded91,700 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YTB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,700 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate started to get seperated but still readable

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/N tyre age cracked

O/S/R tyre age cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate started to get seperated but still readable

Fail 12 Jan 2015 81,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate started to get seperated but still readable

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/N tyre age cracked

O/S/R tyre age cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate started to get seperated but still readable

Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,081 miles

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

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

child seat fitted 2 nearside rear

Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,007 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,463 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 38,463 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,100 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 23,549 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 23,549 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,887 miles

both rear indicators faded

Fail 28 Sep 2007 22,871 miles

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

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

both rear indicators faded

Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,333 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 YTB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YTB, 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

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What year was RX53 YTB registered?

RX53 YTB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is RX53 YTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 YTB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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