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YP53 DFG

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,311 mi
Last recorded140,311 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 DFG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 140,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 139,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 134,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 134,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 132,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,192 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 124,853 miles

child seat

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2016 124,837 miles

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

child seat

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2014 115,304 miles

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

both front sills edgers damaged

exhust center sleave datereiorated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 109,852 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2013 109,846 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2012 104,026 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front disc wearing thin

both rear discs corroded and pitting

Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,857 miles

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

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

rear dics corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,015 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 86,227 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 86,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 79,873 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 63,406 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,848 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 48,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YP53 DFG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YP53 DFG, 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 YP53 DFG registered?

YP53 DFG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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