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AE03 VEL

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,471 mi
Last recorded133,471 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VEL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 133,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 25 May 2017 133,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,082 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 124,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 115,001 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 103,877 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2014 103,877 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2013 93,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 80,171 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,617 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Jun 2011 68,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 58,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 47,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,940 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,105 miles

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 VEL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VEL, 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.

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What year was AE03 VEL registered?

AE03 VEL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AE03 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 VEL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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