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ST53 EVY

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,040 mi
Last recorded107,040 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 EVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 107,040 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

n/s/f steering arm slight play

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 27 May 2014 91,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 78,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 78,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 65,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2011 54,569 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 54,569 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 44,757 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,876 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 21,516 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,648 miles

rear discs starting to show corrosion

Pass 26 May 2006 8,791 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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ST53 EVY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ST53 EVY, 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 ST53 EVY?

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What year was ST53 EVY registered?

ST53 EVY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is ST53 EVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 EVY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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