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YX53 NYV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,451 mi
Last recorded78,451 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 NYV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,451 miles

Offside Front Wheel binding.But did not show on brake rollers

Fail 30 Sep 2015 78,451 miles

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

Offside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel binding.But did not show on brake rollers

Offside Front Window secured in place by sticking tape

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls but there is no plies showing yet

osf wheel is binding but didnt show on brake rollers

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,010 miles

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

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

front headlamps image kick off to right mask converters fitted to give flat image

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 NYV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 NYV, 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 NYV registered?

YX53 NYV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YX53 NYV safe to buy?

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