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AE53 MGY

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,763 mi
Last recorded97,763 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 MGY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,763 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 MM (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

o/s/r shocker cover insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 97,673 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 MM (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

o/s/r shocker cover insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 90,305 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,305 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,109 miles

eml on

front brake discs worn / lipped

Fail 18 Jun 2014 84,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

eml on

front brake discs worn / lipped

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 75,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,741 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,083 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,817 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,743 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 40,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,863 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 27,821 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,937 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 MGY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

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

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