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AE53 PXN

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,983 mi
Last recorded76,983 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 76,983 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,611 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 58,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,868 miles

N/S/F headlamp loose

Front wipers blades smearing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 54,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front wipers blades smearing

N/S/F headlamp loose

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,385 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2010 46,994 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside & offside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,994 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside & offside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,969 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,115 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,429 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 PXN 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 76.9%.

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 PXN, 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 PXN registered?

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

Is AE53 PXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 PXN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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