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AE53 GVZ

2003 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,571 mi
Last recorded121,571 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GVZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 121,571 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 121,571 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 109,214 miles

eml on

Fail 15 Sep 2012 109,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

eml on

Pass 17 Sep 2011 102,114 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 95,371 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 95,371 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 86,848 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 86,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 78,911 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 70,817 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 54,498 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 GVZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVZ, 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 GVZ?

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What year was AE53 GVZ registered?

AE53 GVZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AE53 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 GVZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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