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AE53 MFK

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,554 mi
Last recorded116,554 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 MFK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 116,554 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 116,554 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,910 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 94,910 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 79,182 miles

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

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,939 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,011 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,642 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,564 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 MFK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

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

Is AE53 MFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 MFK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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