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AE53 BJJ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,237 mi
Last recorded122,237 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BJJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 122,237 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 122,237 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,330 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 117,003 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 105,912 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Sep 2009 97,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 97,836 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,990 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,336 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 46,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 BJJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red 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 BJJ, 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 BJJ registered?

AE53 BJJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AE53 BJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BJJ 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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