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AE03 EUY

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,460 mi
Last recorded157,460 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EUY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 157,460 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 157,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 144,775 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 132,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 132,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 121,769 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 109,909 miles

Oil leak

brake pads 2/3;s worn

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Mar 2012 99,214 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust mounting broken

Fail 14 Mar 2012 99,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Feb 2011 88,721 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,355 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 64,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,603 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 32,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,332 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 22,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AE03 EUY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 EUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE03 EUY registered?

AE03 EUY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AE03 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 EUY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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