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AE53 GPO

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,731 mi
Last recorded95,731 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GPO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,731 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,266 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 90,266 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside inner driveshaft boot clip missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Aux drive belt deteriorated.(cracks)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside inner driveshaft boot clip missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 79,807 miles

NSF inner CV boot slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,807 miles

NSF inner CV boot slightly insecure

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,306 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 68,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,156 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,716 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 56,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 52,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,669 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,202 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,696 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 GPO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GPO, 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 GPO?

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What year was AE53 GPO registered?

AE53 GPO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is AE53 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 GPO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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