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AE53 PVJ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,360 mi
Last recorded122,360 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 PVJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 122,360 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine managment light on

Fail 30 Sep 2014 122,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine managment light on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,565 miles

Engine mil illuminated

Front suspension arms corroding and some deterioration to bushes

Rear number plate deteriorating

Some runout to n/s/r tyre

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,753 miles

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

Nearside 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)

hand brake cables notchy

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 87,753 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

hand brake cables notchy

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,200 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,360 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 52,360 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,416 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2009 42,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,794 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,314 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 PVJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

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

Is AE53 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 PVJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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