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YM53 HXK

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,104 mi
Last recorded132,104 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 HXK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 132,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 132,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Evidence Of Fluid Leaking From N/S/R Caliper Bleed Nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 125,472 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 125,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 116,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 115,904 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,180 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 107,180 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,041 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 96,958 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre brackets broken (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,199 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 79,991 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 79,991 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,499 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,646 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,080 miles

both rear brake discs are slightly scored

Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,698 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,715 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,788 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,761 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,322 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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YM53 HXK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YM53 HXK, 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 YM53 HXK registered?

YM53 HXK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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