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YX03 OLR

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,953 mi
Last recorded168,953 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 OLR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2023 168,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2023 168,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 154,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 154,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2019 148,178 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre on limit at time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2019 148,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre on limit at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2018 133,880 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 132,406 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 120,037 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 103,404 miles

centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2013 93,794 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,794 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 83,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2011 76,610 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,582 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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

middle silencere bracket snapped but supporting exhaust

Fail 5 Nov 2009 51,310 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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)

centre exhaust bracket welds broken but is still surporting exhaust

tyre size 225/45r17

Pass 5 Nov 2009 51,310 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)

centre exhaust bracket welds broken but is still surporting exhaust

tyre size 225/45r17

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,523 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,185 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,195 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 23,160 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YX03 OLR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YX03 OLR, 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 YX03 OLR registered?

YX03 OLR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YX03 OLR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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