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YR53 BAA

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,840 mi
Last recorded128,840 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 BAA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 128,840 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust second skin loose

Pass 27 Aug 2024 127,045 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 124,378 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

parking brake just met required efficiency

Pass 14 Sep 2022 121,612 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 121,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting to sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

both lower front suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 118,842 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but can function as intended

both front lower suspension arms getting corroded

front sub frame getting corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 117,342 miles

both front lower suspension arms getting corroded

front sub- frame getting corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,309 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,386 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 109,889 miles

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 107,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,803 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,857 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear brake discs getting worn

Fail 2 Sep 2013 92,388 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust broken away from center bracket but is still suported

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust broken away from center bracket but is still suported

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,871 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 65,871 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,079 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,327 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,056 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 37,050 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,651 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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YR53 BAA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YR53 BAA, 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 YR53 BAA registered?

YR53 BAA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YR53 BAA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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