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YS53 NZY

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 NZY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015
Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,084 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,748 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,748 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,496 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,611 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,450 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 47,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,960 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 40,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,509 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 29,557 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,557 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,678 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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YS53 NZY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YS53 NZY, 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 YS53 NZY registered?

YS53 NZY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is YS53 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 NZY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS53 NZY have outstanding finance?

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