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WV53 LYC

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,992 mi
Last recorded110,992 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LYC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 110,992 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 110,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust flexy poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2016 102,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust flexy poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2015 97,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,310 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,081 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 79,043 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,037 miles

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 27 May 2009 57,306 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 57,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 51,798 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 51,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 46,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper missing

Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,102 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 36,102 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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WV53 LYC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV53 LYC, 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 WV53 LYC?

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What year was WV53 LYC registered?

WV53 LYC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is WV53 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 LYC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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