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AE03 VFT

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

101,388 mi
Last recorded101,388 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,388 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 101,388 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 95,806 miles

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

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 17 Nov 2015 95,806 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,746 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 90,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 86,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,206 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,329 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 81,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 75,868 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,868 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,084 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 59,084 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 56,938 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 56,938 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ADVISE spot welds broken on exhaust support bracket.support still provided by crooss member and exhust rubbers

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,281 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 48,281 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 42,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VFT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

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

Is AE03 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 VFT shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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