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AE53 BBF

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,770 mi
Last recorded114,770 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BBF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 114,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat seam. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 111,022 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 105,406 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both. (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 105,406 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and center. (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both. (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 95,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,913 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 84,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine managment light on

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,401 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 78,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,879 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 70,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,149 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 62,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,964 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 17 Sep 2010 49,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,644 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,799 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 41,798 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,768 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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AE53 BBF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AE53 BBF, 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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AE53 BBF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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