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AE53 MZO

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,798 mi
Last recorded145,798 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 145,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 27 Nov 2021 139,195 miles

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,933 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 124,186 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 124,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 118,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 111,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 111,912 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 106,143 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 106,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 93,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,155 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 55,537 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs starting to corrode

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,633 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

front tyres just over 2mm

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode and slightly scored

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,415 miles

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode and front brakes slightly out of balance

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 MZO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MZO, 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 MZO registered?

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

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