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AE53 NUJ

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,199 mi
Last recorded126,199 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NUJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 126,199 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 126,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 109,224 miles

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

engine management malfunction lamp on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,441 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 90,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,061 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

repair to both headlights

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,062 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 71,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,317 miles

Both front tyres worn low .

Fail 8 Jan 2009 66,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres worn low .

Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,084 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to wear bars .

Offside rear tyre on wear bars .

Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,515 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 NUJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NUJ, 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 NUJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE53 NUJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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