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AE53 PTO

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,604 mi
Last recorded124,604 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,604 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 124,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 116,359 miles

Offside Nail in tyre screw in osf tyre ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 116,345 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split ns rack gator split and perished (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm,rear bush split and perished causing excessive movement. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working ns number plate lamp inoperative (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm,rear bush split and perished causing excessive movement. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour osr indicator showing white light to the rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split os rack gator split and perished (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Nail in tyre screw in osf tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 102,909 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,880 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 90,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,045 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,596 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 57,596 miles

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

nearside front tyre soft

offside rear indicator dis coloured

wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,326 miles

Air bag light on.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 43,349 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,349 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,815 miles

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

O/S/R tyre on markers-2mm min tread left.

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

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,196 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,210 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 PTO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

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

Is AE53 PTO safe to buy?

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