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AE53 BGK

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,815 mi
Last recorded66,815 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BGK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,815 miles

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

passenger door mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,536 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 63,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,546 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,210 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,764 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,046 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 46,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,192 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 36,192 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,237 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,289 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 BGK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AE53 BGK, 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

How do I check the history of AE53 BGK?

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What year was AE53 BGK registered?

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

Is AE53 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BGK shows 12 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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