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AE03 VFB

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,419 mi
Last recorded98,419 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VFB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 98,419 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs corroded on inside edges

front wipers noisy

nearside (front) sill damaged

rear brake discs corroded

tested in wet conditions

Fail 4 Feb 2011 98,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs corroded on inside edges

front wipers noisy

nearside (front) sill damaged

rear brake discs corroded

tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Jan 2010 92,590 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,850 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Feb 2009 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit advise replacment

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre worn low advise replacment

rear brake pads wearing low

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside headlamp european type

Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,599 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 42,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

beam bender fitted during test

Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,358 miles

beam bender fitted during test

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 VFB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

AE03 VFB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is AE03 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 VFB shows 9 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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