MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Sill damaged
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))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s rear (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers insecurely attached n/s front (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers insecurely attached o/s front (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front lower arbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components o/s front rubbing on driveshaft (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted n/s rear (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm fractured o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
front suspension very low modified
n/s outer sill damaged
o/s rear outer sill coroding
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/ srear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
n/s outer sill damaged
o/s outer sill coroding
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated on limit
exhaust deteriorated
n/s sill damaged
o/s sill showing slight corrosion
windscreen cracked
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated on limit
exhaust deteriorated
n/s sill damaged
o/s sill showing slight corrosion
windscreen cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust box slightly corroded
windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
crack in windscreen but not in view
rear exhaust box corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
crack in windscreen but not in view
rear exhaust box corroded
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front and rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
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)
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)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 GWL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 GWL, 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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AE53 GWL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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