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AE53 NVK

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,500 mi
Last recorded125,500 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NVK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 125,500 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 125,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 124,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 115,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 107,261 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 102,743 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 98,031 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 93,846 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,640 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 89,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,763 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,254 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,202 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,521 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,514 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,088 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 NVK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVK, 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 NVK registered?

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

Is AE53 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NVK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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