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RY53 HLH

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,187 mi
Last recorded96,187 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 HLH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 96,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 96,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,216 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 94,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,333 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,825 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2019 91,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 90,615 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2018 90,615 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel caliper issue (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 89,284 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear bush worn (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre on wear bars

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,794 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damp

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f lower rear wishbone bush perished

n/s/steering rack gaiter damp

o/s/f lower rear weishbone bush perished

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs inner condition poor

front brake pads [inner] wearing low]

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,057 miles

Slight dampness n/s steering rack gaitor area.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 65,663 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,663 miles

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,615 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 56,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,121 miles

All brake discs are corroded on inner faces and edges.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,125 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,852 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,359 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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RY53 HLH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RY53 HLH, 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 RY53 HLH registered?

RY53 HLH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is RY53 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 HLH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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