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YX53 EKK

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,964 mi
Last recorded106,964 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 EKK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,964 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 106,964 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,185 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,463 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 81,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,394 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,326 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 60,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,245 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,770 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,503 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 20,517 miles

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

advise nsr light unit cracked but not showing any white light

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 EKK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EKK, 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 EKK registered?

YX53 EKK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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