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SX53 FBY

2003 Seat Leon · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 2003 Seat Leon Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 178,683 miles on the clock, averaging 10,319 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SX53 FBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,683
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,319

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 reading178,683 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year10,319
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX53 FBY 26k64k102k140k179k '07'22'16

Check SX53 FBY

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,683 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,680 miles
Since last MOT+16,239 miles
PASS
Mileage162,441 miles
Since last MOT+12,338 miles
PASS
Mileage150,103 miles
Since last MOT+11,740 miles
PASS
Mileage138,363 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,359 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,093 miles
Since last MOT+9,548 miles
PASS
Mileage128,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,545 miles
Since last MOT+16,754 miles
PASS
Mileage111,791 miles
Since last MOT+7,105 miles
PASS
Mileage104,686 miles
Since last MOT+12,195 miles
PASS
Mileage92,491 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage85,290 miles
Since last MOT+11,631 miles
PASS
Mileage73,659 miles
Since last MOT+10,189 miles
PASS
Mileage63,470 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,467 miles
Since last MOT+10,053 miles
PASS
Mileage53,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage44,340 miles
Since last MOT+9,971 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,369 miles
Since last MOT+4,343 miles
PASS
Mileage30,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,234 miles
PASS
Mileage25,792 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 FBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SX53 FBY

What car is SX53 FBY?

SX53 FBY is an blue Seat Leon, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SX53 FBY?

The last recorded mileage for SX53 FBY was 178,683 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX53 FBY passed its MOT?

SX53 FBY has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2022.

Is SX53 FBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX53 FBY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SX53 FBY?

SX53 FBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.