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AE53 NSZ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,356 mi
Last recorded87,356 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,356 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 87,356 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,695 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 48,687 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,478 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 34,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,585 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 NSZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NSZ, 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 NSZ?

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What year was AE53 NSZ registered?

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

Is AE53 NSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NSZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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