MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
both front wipers smearing
exhaust in rusty condition
front exhaust pipe bracket broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
both front wipers smearing
exhaust in rusty condition
front exhaust pipe bracket broken
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)
front pipe exhaust hanger broken
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from 2 joints (7.1.2)
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)
front pipe exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
epc and mil warning lamps on
loose undertray
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
gearbox mounting broken
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear indicator bulbs slight discoulered
rear wiper split
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AE53 PTX 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 57.1%.
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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?
AE53 PTX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2003.
Is AE53 PTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE53 PTX shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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