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AE53 POV

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,223 mi
Last recorded104,223 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 POV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 104,223 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

outer skin on rear back box corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection above

Pass 9 Jun 2018 98,229 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 93,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 84,031 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 70,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust backbox corroded

o/s/f headlamp bracket broken- still secure

Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,093 miles

brakes rusty all round

Pass 30 Jan 2010 58,966 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 58,966 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,200 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 54,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 54,254 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,974 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 POV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

AE53 POV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is AE53 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 POV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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