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SY53 ABU

2003 Seat Leon · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 91,055 miles on the clock, averaging 7,115 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 ABU

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,115

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,055 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,742
Average per year7,115
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 ABU 21k39k56k74k91k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,055 miles
Since last MOT+2,742 miles
PASS
Mileage88,313 miles
Since last MOT+843 miles
PASS
Mileage87,470 miles
Since last MOT+909 miles
PASS
Mileage86,561 miles
Since last MOT+588 miles
PASS
Mileage85,973 miles
Since last MOT+11,373 miles
PASS
Mileage74,600 miles
Since last MOT+11,025 miles
PASS
Mileage63,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,575 miles
Since last MOT+10,910 miles
PASS
Mileage52,665 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,368 miles
PASS
Mileage45,296 miles
Since last MOT+16,811 miles
PASS
Mileage28,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,485 miles
Since last MOT+7,088 miles
PASS
Mileage21,397 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ABU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 ABU

What car is SY53 ABU?

SY53 ABU is an red Seat Leon, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 ABU?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 ABU was 91,055 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 ABU passed its MOT?

SY53 ABU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2016.

Is SY53 ABU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 ABU 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 SY53 ABU?

SY53 ABU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.