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AE53 PUH

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,913 mi
Last recorded117,913 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 117,913 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 114,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 109,519 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 109,519 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,424 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,909 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,381 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust front hanger broken but exhaust still supported

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 23 Apr 2018 93,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust front hanger broken but exhaust still supported

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,669 miles

P/A FRONT TYRES WORN

P/A REAR DISCS WORN

Fail 25 Apr 2017 90,669 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

P/A FRONT TYRES WORN

P/A REAR DISCS WORN

Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,633 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 May 2015 81,978 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 77,982 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 74,869 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 74,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,279 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,554 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,791 miles

rear bulbs showing offwhite colour.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,132 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,710 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 PUH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH registered?

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

Is AE53 PUH safe to buy?

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