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AE53 BAO

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,203 mi
Last recorded84,203 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BAO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 84,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases failed emmisions test (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom engine mount bolt missing (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 76,364 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

engine running very hot and smell of burning oil

imbalance on rear and front brake application

Fail 5 Nov 2015 76,364 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

engine running very hot and smell of burning oil

imbalance on rear and front brake application

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,218 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 71,161 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,414 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,591 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,057 miles

damage to o/s/f outer sill and seam

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,985 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,297 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,669 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,994 miles

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

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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AE53 BAO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE53 BAO, 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 AE53 BAO registered?

AE53 BAO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AE53 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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