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AE53 PTZ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,937 mi
Last recorded98,937 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 PTZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 98,937 miles

n/s/f seat belt stalk outer casing missing

stone chips to swept area of windscreen

Fail 2 Feb 2017 98,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f seat belt stalk outer casing missing

stone chips to swept area of windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2015 94,675 miles

child seat n/s/r seat, unable to correctly check seat and seat belt

n/s/f seat belt stalk outer casing missing

stone chip to swept area of windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2015 94,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat n/s/r seat, unable to correctly check seat and seat belt

n/s/f seat belt stalk outer casing missing

stone chip to swept area of windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 24 Oct 2014 87,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges oif tread

n/s/f stalk outer casing missing

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 8 Nov 2013 83,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges oif tread

n/s/f stalk outer casing missing

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,802 miles

n/s/f seat belt stalk outer casing missing

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 9 Nov 2012 75,802 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f seat belt stalk outer casing missing

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2011 71,043 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front wiper blades worn

n/s/f seat belt stalk outer casing missing

n/s/r tyre pressure low

stone chip to swept area of windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,043 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front wiper blades worn

n/s/f seat belt stalk outer casing missing

n/s/r tyre pressure low

stone chip to swept area of windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,689 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f seat belt stalk outer casing missing

stone chips to swept area of windscreen

Fail 26 Oct 2010 66,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

n/s/f seat belt stalk outer casing missing

stone chips to swept area of windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,269 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

bonnet release handle stiff

nearside front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2009 57,269 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

bonnet release handle stiff

nearside front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,563 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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 PTZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

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

Is AE53 PTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 PTZ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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