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AY53 DSV

2003 Seat Leon · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Seat Leon Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 107,987 miles on the clock, averaging 10,809 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AY53 DSV

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,987
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,809

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading107,987 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY53 DSV 36k54k72k90k108k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,652 miles
PASS
Mileage103,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,335 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage98,637 miles
Since last MOT+12,380 miles
PASS
Mileage86,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
PASS
Mileage82,283 miles
Since last MOT+495 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,788 miles
Since last MOT+14,782 miles
PASS
Mileage67,006 miles
Since last MOT+16,558 miles
PASS
Mileage50,448 miles
Since last MOT+14,308 miles
PASS
Mileage36,140 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AY53 DSV

What car is AY53 DSV?

AY53 DSV is an black Seat Leon, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AY53 DSV?

The last recorded mileage for AY53 DSV was 107,987 miles, recorded on 16 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY53 DSV passed its MOT?

AY53 DSV has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2013.

Is AY53 DSV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY53 DSV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AY53 DSV?

AY53 DSV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.