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AE03 XZD

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,108 mi
Last recorded134,108 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 XZD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 134,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 126,468 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 126,467 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 120,244 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 111,529 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 111,529 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 101,618 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 89,886 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 89,886 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 78,351 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 78,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 72,313 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 62,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 62,714 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 51,486 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 37,460 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 XZD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XZD, 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

How do I check the history of AE03 XZD?

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What year was AE03 XZD registered?

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

Is AE03 XZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 XZD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE03 XZD have outstanding finance?

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