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AE53 NUF

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,845 mi
Last recorded49,845 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NUF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,845 miles

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

engine covering in place

exhaust system is corroded

offside door mirror glass is cracked and the mirror back has been taped into place

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,816 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs are quite worn. I would recommend replacing

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

engine covering in place

exhaust system is corroded

offside door mirror glass is cracked and the mirror back has been taped into place

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,434 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

centre exhaust mount loose

front tyres wearing close to wear indicaters

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2006 27,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 NUF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 NUF, 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 NUF registered?

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

Is AE53 NUF safe to buy?

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