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AE53 NTT

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,044 mi
Last recorded128,044 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NTT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 128,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 125,260 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 125,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 121,980 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 121,980 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,375 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 117,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 3 Oct 2016 112,448 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 112,448 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,868 miles

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

engine oil low

Fail 6 Oct 2015 106,868 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 100,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 100,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,384 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 94,384 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2012 87,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,748 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 78,680 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,893 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 62,948 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/.s/r tyre down to 3 mm

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,264 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 52,264 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,118 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,489 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 NTT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NTT, 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 NTT registered?

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

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