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RX53 YTV

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,104 mi
Last recorded135,104 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YTV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 135,104 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 130,002 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 123,522 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 120,266 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 120,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,924 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks and perished

Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,493 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,580 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,798 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 93,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 85,252 miles

Exhaust back box deterioated

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Oct 2011 78,218 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 72,750 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 72,659 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,149 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,260 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 56,260 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,231 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,824 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 YTV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RX53 YTV, 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 YTV?

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What year was RX53 YTV registered?

RX53 YTV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RX53 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 YTV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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