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YX53 CXB

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,151 mi
Last recorded129,151 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 129,151 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 129,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 120,208 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 120,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 111,851 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 103,114 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 103,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,776 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 9 Jan 2015 94,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on

Fail 30 Jan 2014 86,944 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 86,944 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 71,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,990 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 54,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear, nearside, lense smashed

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,803 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,916 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,150 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 19,392 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 CXB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YX53 CXB, 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 YX53 CXB registered?

YX53 CXB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is YX53 CXB safe to buy?

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