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AE53 LXB

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,772 mi
Last recorded163,772 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 163,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 154,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 142,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 123,208 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 24 May 2013 112,232 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 112,232 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 102,590 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 102,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,432 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,726 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 58,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE .

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,408 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,851 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,727 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 26,698 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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 LXB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXB, 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

How do I check the history of AE53 LXB?

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What year was AE53 LXB registered?

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

Is AE53 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 LXB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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