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AE53 BBN

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,754 mi
Last recorded121,754 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BBN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 121,754 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 121,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 119,934 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 116,197 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 114,297 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,671 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,830 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 106,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,423 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,771 miles

Brake discs slightly deteriorated / corroded at time of test.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 99,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake discs slightly deteriorated / corroded at time of test.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 97,758 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,564 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 91,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,860 miles

Child seats fitted at time of test not allowing inspection of seat belts

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,546 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2012 62,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,204 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,143 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,981 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,787 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,112 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,478 miles

Offside 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 BBN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BBN, 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 BBN registered?

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

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