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AE53 GRZ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

610,847 mi
Last recorded610,847 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GRZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 610,847 miles

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

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

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

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Light On

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,149 miles

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

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

wear discs

Fail 22 Jun 2011 55,149 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear discs

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,182 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,962 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,486 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 29,486 miles

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

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 GRZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GRZ, 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.

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What year was AE53 GRZ registered?

AE53 GRZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AE53 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 GRZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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