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AE03 EWN

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,157 mi
Last recorded78,157 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EWN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 78,157 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,813 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy full system rusty (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,368 miles

covers on floors and engine

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,945 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,991 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 61,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,711 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,089 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,630 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,595 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,283 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,874 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 31,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 25,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EWN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWN, 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 EWN registered?

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

Is AE03 EWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 EWN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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