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YR53 BCY

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,351 mi
Last recorded71,351 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 BCY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,351 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 71,351 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 69,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,626 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,111 miles

Exhaust from bracket comme away from system. exhaust still adequatly supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front fog lamp inop

Offside brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2012 63,111 miles

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

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

EML light flashing

Engine missfiring

Exhaust from bracket comme away from system. exhaust still adequatly supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front fog lamp inop

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,965 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 44,545 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,966 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,062 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 26,115 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 BCY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YR53 BCY, 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

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What year was YR53 BCY registered?

YR53 BCY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is YR53 BCY safe to buy?

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