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YS53 VMD

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,015 mi
Last recorded122,015 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VMD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 122,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 121,867 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,645 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 110,645 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 104,826 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 104,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 98,236 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,964 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 90,960 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 85,202 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 85,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 79,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2008 73,151 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 73,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,419 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 55,266 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 VMD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

YS53 VMD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is YS53 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 VMD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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