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AE53 GXC

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,964 mi
Last recorded90,964 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,964 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 84,354 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 84,354 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 78,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,677 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,031 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 72,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,110 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake worn and pitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 69,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake worn and pitted

Pass 16 Oct 2010 62,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2010 62,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,443 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,036 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front and rear brake pads wearing low

unable to check rear seat belts as baby seats in place

Fail 1 Oct 2007 39,179 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF 1.6MM.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,179 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF 1.6MM.

Fail 11 Sep 2006 30,273 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,273 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 GXC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

AE53 GXC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AE53 GXC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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