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WF53 YAW

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,504 mi
Last recorded82,504 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 YAW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing at inner and outer tread edges.

Fail 9 Nov 2021 82,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing at inner and outer tread edges.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,165 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,202 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 74,144 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,117 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 70,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split on shaft end and leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear parking brake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop

Rear offside and nearside brake pads low

engine management light on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,453 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,232 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,230 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 55,640 miles

205/55/16 91W michelin

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 55,640 miles

205/55/16 91W michelin

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,763 miles

Nearside front tyre approx.3mm tread left

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

Offside rear tyre approx.3mm tread left on outer edge

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 47,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre approx.3mm tread left

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear tyre approx.3mm tread left on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,087 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 26,665 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,162 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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WF53 YAW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel 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 WF53 YAW, 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 WF53 YAW registered?

WF53 YAW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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