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AE53 MGU

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,285 mi
Last recorded102,285 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 MGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,285 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,474 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 80,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,467 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,164 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 52,083 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake pads worn very low recommend replacement

Rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,083 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside front brake pads worn very low recommend replacement

Rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,172 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 33,713 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm (minimum 1.6mm)

offside rear caliper, handbrake lever slightly sticky

Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,825 miles

both front wheels been curbed

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 MGU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

AE53 MGU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AE53 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 MGU 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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