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AE53 GWY

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,631 mi
Last recorded109,631 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GWY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 109,631 miles

clutch pedal bite point high

Fail 3 Jun 2016 109,515 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

clutch pedal bite point high

Pass 18 May 2015 96,398 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 96,103 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

EML on

Pass 28 May 2014 88,179 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 85,895 miles

Rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 29 May 2013 85,895 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre - worn close to the legal limit (3mm) - outer sidewall perishing - worn on inner edge of tread

Rear brake discs showing signs of wear

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 83,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 81,997 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 81,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,918 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2008 60,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,763 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,908 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)

bonnet catch stiff

exhaust system has a mount that is broken but still supports the system

nearside door mirror cracked

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 GWY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GWY, 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

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What year was AE53 GWY registered?

AE53 GWY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AE53 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 GWY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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