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AE53 PXD

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,635 mi
Last recorded140,635 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 140,635 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,319 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 121,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

crack in screen

Pass 20 Nov 2015 103,126 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,811 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,098 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 88,098 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 76,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 76,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,934 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 19 Oct 2011 68,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 12 Oct 2010 61,855 miles

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

all four brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,855 miles

all four brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,769 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,777 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,010 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 PXD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PXD, 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 PXD registered?

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

Is AE53 PXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 PXD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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