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AE53 NTM

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,333 mi
Last recorded91,333 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NTM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 91,333 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 91,313 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 90,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,571 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,152 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 81,152 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,615 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 75,614 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,304 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,762 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 55,683 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 55,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,122 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,061 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 30,061 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,919 miles

o/sf+n/s/f tyre centre on 2-3mm

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 NTM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NTM, 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 NTM registered?

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

Is AE53 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NTM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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