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AE53 PXL

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,942 mi
Last recorded76,942 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,942 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 72,924 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,803 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,746 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 76,746 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 74,822 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,307 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,684 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,259 miles

washer bottle +water bottle insecure under bonnet

Fail 25 Jun 2008 55,259 miles

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

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

washer bottle +water bottle insecure under bonnet

Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,639 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 PXL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

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

Is AE53 PXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 PXL 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.

Does AE53 PXL have outstanding finance?

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