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AE53 NTG

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,142 mi
Last recorded144,142 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 144,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

cat noisy

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

outer sills damaged

suspension weak

Fail 31 Jan 2017 144,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

cat noisy

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

outer sills damaged

suspension weak

Pass 1 Feb 2016 132,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to front of vehicle

n/s sill damaged

pad warning light on

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 132,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to front of vehicle

n/s sill damaged

pad warning light on

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 118,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

osf corner damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 118,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

osf corner damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 108,338 miles

Exhaust system coroded

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 108,246 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system coroded

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 95,433 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 3 Feb 2011 87,406 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 83,689 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 74,373 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 67,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

bolt missing from nearside headlamp.

power steering belt tensioner worn.

Fail 30 Dec 2008 67,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bolt missing from nearside headlamp.

power steering belt tensioner worn.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 29 Sep 2006 45,140 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 NTG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 NTG, 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 NTG registered?

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

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