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AE53 BKZ

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,469 mi
Last recorded149,469 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BKZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 149,469 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 139,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 125,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 115,103 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 115,103 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 104,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 104,686 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 92,868 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 91,798 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 91,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 72,565 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,465 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 48,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Dec 2006 47,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front undertray missing

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 BKZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKZ, 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 BKZ?

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What year was AE53 BKZ registered?

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

Is AE53 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BKZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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