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VK53 YVO

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,573 mi
Last recorded107,573 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YVO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 107,573 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 107,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear brake caliper binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2013 96,022 miles

advise rear tyres worn wearing on the inner edges

advise slight lip front discs

strong advise front exhaust downpipe flexi poor slightly blowing

strong advise front exhaust mount on subframe poor just hanging on

strong advise o/s mirror glass cracked and pod taped up secure and view to rear vnot affected at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,146 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 78,204 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 69,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,195 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 58,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,132 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,196 miles

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

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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VK53 YVO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK53 YVO, 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 VK53 YVO?

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What year was VK53 YVO registered?

VK53 YVO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is VK53 YVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK53 YVO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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