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YP53 LCX

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,546 mi
Last recorded159,546 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 LCX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 159,546 miles

Rear brake discs rusting and pitting

Pass 16 Sep 2017 153,296 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 145,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,975 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 135,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 126,959 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,818 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 103,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blowing

oil misting rear shock absorbers

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,990 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,261 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 67,261 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,074 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 54,074 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,304 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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YP53 LCX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

YP53 LCX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YP53 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 LCX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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