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SY53 VPJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,872 mi
Last recorded89,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VPJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 89,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,685 miles

Rear discs worn

Fail 18 Sep 2007 66,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2006 48,465 miles

r/h rear seat bolt loose at bottom r/h

Fail 21 Sep 2006 48,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

r/h rear seat bolt loose at bottom r/h

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 VPJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY53 VPJ, 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 VPJ?

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What year was SY53 VPJ registered?

SY53 VPJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is SY53 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 VPJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY53 VPJ have outstanding finance?

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