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AE53 NUA

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,105 mi
Last recorded136,105 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NUA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 136,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 136,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 123,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 123,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 120,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 117,479 miles

Alternator rib belt deteriorating

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Turbo Intercooler top hose split

Pass 20 Jan 2012 109,317 miles

both rear tyres at legle limit on test

rear brake discs slightly warped

Pass 21 Jan 2011 95,978 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,733 miles

rear springs noisey in hangers

Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,102 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 70,102 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,367 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,894 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 NUA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NUA, 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 NUA registered?

AE53 NUA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AE53 NUA safe to buy?

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