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AE03 XZA

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,428 mi
Last recorded104,428 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 104,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,325 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Pass 26 May 2016 93,029 miles

child seat fitted unable to check seat belts fully

engine management light staying on

front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

nearside rear tyre starting to perish 195/65/15

offside rear tyre starting to perish 195/65/15

Fail 26 May 2016 93,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted unable to check seat belts fully

engine management light staying on

front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

nearside rear tyre starting to perish 195/65/15

offside rear tyre starting to perish 195/65/15

Pass 29 May 2015 88,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 85,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 85,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 81,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 71,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroding

minor blow from centre exhaust joint

nearside and offside front wipers splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2010 50,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mount bracket fractured - knocking - system supported

offside front brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Jun 2010 50,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mount bracket fractured - knocking - system supported

offside front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,859 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,509 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,932 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 16,695 miles

unable to see inner brake pads

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 XZA 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 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 XZA, 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 XZA registered?

AE03 XZA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is AE03 XZA safe to buy?

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