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AE53 NUU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,317 mi
Last recorded137,317 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NUU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 137,317 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 137,317 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,532 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 126,532 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 115,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust middle hanger broken

Fail 21 Dec 2016 115,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust middle hanger broken

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,202 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 100,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front and rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 86,589 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,241 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 77,241 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,925 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 69,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,702 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 48,702 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,421 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 41,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 32,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,405 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,138 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 NUU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NUU, 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 NUU registered?

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

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