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OV53 COU

2004 Seat Leon · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2004 Seat Leon Petrol 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 158,680 miles on the clock, averaging 11,306 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 COU

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,680
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,306

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,680 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year11,306
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 COU 73k95k116k137k159k '07'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,680 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage153,645 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,644 miles
Since last MOT+4,820 miles
PASS
Mileage148,824 miles
Since last MOT+8,757 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,067 miles
Since last MOT+9,584 miles
PASS
Mileage130,483 miles
Since last MOT+12,651 miles
PASS
Mileage117,832 miles
Since last MOT+444 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,388 miles
Since last MOT+18,237 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,151 miles
Since last MOT+25,823 miles
PASS
Mileage73,328 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 COU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 COU

What car is OV53 COU?

OV53 COU is an black Seat Leon, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OV53 COU?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 COU was 158,680 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 COU passed its MOT?

OV53 COU has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2014.

Is OV53 COU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 COU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OV53 COU?

OV53 COU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.