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YR53 KNB

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,465 mi
Last recorded99,465 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 KNB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2018 99,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

air hose damaged badly

Pass 11 Dec 2017 94,046 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 94,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror backing missing (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear markers very worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear markers and very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 86,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

near side front track rod end rubber slightly splite

near side front tyre bald inner and outer edges and slight inner side wall damage

off side and near side front antie roll bar link and frame mount bushes slight play

off side and near side front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight play and cracking slightly

off side front tyre bald inner edge and getting low outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,034 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 79,034 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 78,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,109 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished on outer wall

offside front tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 10 Oct 2013 77,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre perished on outer wall

offside front tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 13 Oct 2012 74,273 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,234 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 71,234 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 66,981 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 63,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,280 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,257 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 60,267 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,385 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,634 miles

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

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

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 KNB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YR53 KNB, 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 KNB registered?

YR53 KNB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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