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AE53 LWJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,306 mi
Last recorded124,306 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 124,306 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 124,305 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 117,595 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2014 109,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,767 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2012 98,425 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 98,402 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 83,140 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 83,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,144 miles

offside door mirror cover damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2009 76,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,425 miles

see vt32 issued 29/01/2007

Fail 29 Jan 2007 4,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust center mount weld broken

offside mirror cracked & housing missing

spare tyre worn through to cords

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 LWJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

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

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