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AE53 BJZ

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,812 mi
Last recorded78,812 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BJZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,302 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,187 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 47,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,120 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,759 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 BJZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJZ, 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 BJZ registered?

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

Is AE53 BJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BJZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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