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YX53 CWY

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,788 mi
Last recorded134,788 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CWY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 134,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 134,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 123,554 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 123,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 114,139 miles

Brakes very poor/hard pedal

Pass 1 Aug 2016 110,320 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes perished

Front brakes sticking

Poor brake servo assistance

Pass 5 May 2015 96,559 miles

Both rear brakes starting to stick

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 86,298 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,438 miles

Rear discs very corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 69,820 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 69,820 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,838 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 57,838 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,269 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,402 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 31,610 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,702 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,120 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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YX53 CWY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YX53 CWY, 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 YX53 CWY registered?

YX53 CWY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YX53 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 CWY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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