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AE53 NUK

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,308 mi
Last recorded117,308 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NUK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 117,308 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 117,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 117,244 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour All (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2017 112,727 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 103,932 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 95,531 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,107 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 89,196 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,848 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust centre mount showing deterioration

Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust centre mount showing deterioration

Pass 20 Oct 2011 78,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,167 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 61,128 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,128 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,026 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,472 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,835 miles

rear brake disc,s worn & corroded .

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 NUK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NUK, 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 NUK registered?

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

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