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AE52 XSP

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,278 mi
Last recorded200,278 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XSP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 200,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 7 Dec 2019 200,278 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 7 Jan 2019 191,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges and inner sidewall perished/split (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal spongy and has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Jan 2019 191,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn of tread inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges and inner sidewall perished/split (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal spongy and has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jan 2018 179,046 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 168,031 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 155,878 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 155,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre Pressure Low

Pass 4 Feb 2015 143,824 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 130,632 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 118,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,613 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,944 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 68,658 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 58,531 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 46,504 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 35,042 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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AE52 XSP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE52 XSP, 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 AE52 XSP registered?

AE52 XSP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is AE52 XSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 XSP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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