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AE53 GUO

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,640 mi
Last recorded138,640 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GUO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 138,640 miles

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 138,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 127,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 117,039 miles

slight damage to nearside windscreen.

Fail 19 May 2018 117,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage to nearside windscreen.

Pass 18 May 2017 103,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight damage to fuel tank.

slight damage to nearside rear floor.

Pass 10 May 2016 90,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 88,654 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 85,630 miles

both front tyres cracked on outer walls close to exposing cords

Pass 8 May 2013 82,307 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 77,108 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 72,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside of fuel tank has been damaged

Pass 12 May 2010 68,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bothside front discs surface are rusty.

Pass 28 May 2009 64,433 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,000 miles

Floor pan on nearside shows signs of damage

Fail 27 Aug 2008 60,000 miles

Floor pan on nearside shows signs of damage

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 53,331 miles

o/s rear indicator going white

oil leak from engine?

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,536 miles

all brake discs rusty

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 GUO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GUO, 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 GUO registered?

AE53 GUO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is AE53 GUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 GUO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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