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AE53 LWX

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,237 mi
Last recorded117,237 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LWX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 117,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body corroded

Pass 7 May 2020 114,569 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 115,375 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,762 miles

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 111,703 miles

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 107,220 miles

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,616 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,110 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,240 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 82,513 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 76,716 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,240 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 58,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 41,083 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,083 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,806 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 LWX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

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

Is AE53 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 LWX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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