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YX53 FFB

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,356 mi
Last recorded99,356 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FFB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 99,356 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 99,356 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both side rear tyre's slighty on limit

centre exhaust bracket broken but secured

discs started to wear and brake pads wearing thin

offside rear door not opening

slight corosion on both side rear brake pipes

very slight play on steering wheel

Pass 4 May 2011 94,045 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 86,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 86,276 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 78,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 69,408 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,195 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 45,289 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 FFB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

YX53 FFB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YX53 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 FFB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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