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AE53 NRU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,350 mi
Last recorded142,350 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NRU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 142,350 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2016 135,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 124,435 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 124,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 113,369 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 113,369 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All pads and discs are low

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 108,157 miles

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

Oil leak

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2013 108,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,284 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,425 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 77,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,994 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,499 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,019 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 46,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,308 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 NRU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NRU, 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 NRU registered?

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

Is AE53 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NRU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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