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AE53 GXA

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,803 mi
Last recorded94,803 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GXA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,803 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 88,969 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,969 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012
Fail 1 Oct 2012 80,519 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sat nav holder fitted to the offside lower of the wind screen

Fail 3 Oct 2011 72,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sat nav holder fitted to the offside lower of the wind screen

Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,698 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,990 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 34,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,586 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 GXA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GXA, 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 GXA registered?

AE53 GXA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AE53 GXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 GXA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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