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YX53 EJC

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,856 mi
Last recorded42,856 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 EJC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,856 miles

both rear brakes binding slightley

Fail 16 Sep 2014 42,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brakes binding slightley

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,043 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,667 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,592 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,181 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,939 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 EJC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EJC, 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 EJC registered?

YX53 EJC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is YX53 EJC safe to buy?

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