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AE53 BHO

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,034 mi
Last recorded182,034 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 182,034 miles

Near side track rod end boot slightly weeping grease

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 163,067 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 163,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring broken Both springs (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 150,210 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 150,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 146,452 miles

Had cord wraped around hand brake cable removed

Fail 2 Aug 2013 146,452 miles

Had cord wraped around hand brake cable removed

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 127,347 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 127,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 107,258 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 87,359 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,400 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,726 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 BHO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BHO, 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 BHO registered?

AE53 BHO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is AE53 BHO safe to buy?

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