2003 SEAT Leon 1.6L Petrol · FV53 BYM
2003 SEAT Leon (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/11/2003. Recorded mileage 165,978 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
FV53 BYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/06/2024
- 165,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FV53 BYM Mileage History
- 07/06/2022161,582 mi
- 16/06/2023163,834 mi+2,252 mi
- 26/06/2023163,872 mi+38 mi
- 17/05/2024165,867 mi+1,995 mi
- 03/06/2024165,978 mi+111 mi
Average of roughly 2,209 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV53 BYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Leon (FV53 BYM) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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