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AE53 NSY

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,038 mi
Last recorded127,038 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NSY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 127,038 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 127,022 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 103,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 85,573 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 70,338 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 53,758 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 53,758 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 NSY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NSY, 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

How do I check the history of AE53 NSY?

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What year was AE53 NSY registered?

AE53 NSY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is AE53 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NSY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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