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SY53 ABV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,615 mi
Last recorded83,615 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ABV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2015 83,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,391 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,411 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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SY53 ABV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY53 ABV, 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 SY53 ABV?

You can check the full history of SY53 ABV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SY53 ABV registered?

SY53 ABV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is SY53 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 ABV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY53 ABV have outstanding finance?

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