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AE03 XZG

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,790 mi
Last recorded136,790 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 136,790 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 136,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 135,116 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 135,116 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)

Pass 9 May 2017 128,130 miles

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE POOR = 16%

Fail 2 May 2017 128,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE POOR = 16%

Pass 5 May 2016 123,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pump drive belt full of cracks and part missing

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2015 116,276 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 116,276 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,945 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 98,029 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 86,373 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 75,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 66,601 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,527 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 46,810 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 37,270 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,106 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 XZG 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 77.8%.

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 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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

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

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