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AE53 PUO

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,725 mi
Last recorded72,725 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 PUO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,725 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2025 72,725 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 71,456 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2024 71,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 70,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 70,154 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 70,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 69,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,452 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 69,452 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 68,968 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 68,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,420 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 68,419 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front discs rough. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,687 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,187 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,693 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,275 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,885 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,872 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 64,872 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,079 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 61,779 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,941 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 26 Oct 2007 58,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,811 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 45,811 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 PUO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

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

Is AE53 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 PUO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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