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AE53 BBK

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,411 mi
Last recorded146,411 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BBK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 146,411 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 142,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 134,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 126,945 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 122,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 117,538 miles

PAS pipe slightly corroded

both front tyres about 3-4mm

middle exhaust bracket broken but cross member supporting it.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 117,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PAS pipe slightly corroded

both front tyres about 3-4mm

middle exhaust bracket broken but cross member supporting it.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 111,612 miles

condensation in os headlamp beam image ok at time of test.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 111,612 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

condensation in os headlamp beam image ok at time of test.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 99,949 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 99,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 79,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,416 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 BBK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 BBK, 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 AE53 BBK registered?

AE53 BBK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AE53 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BBK 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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