MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
body damage
exhaust flexy slight blow
rear pads badly scored
eml on
front tyres low on edges 195/65/15
near side rear tyre 1.6mm
eml on
front discs worn
front pads low
front tyres worn on edges
rear indicators faided
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
engine light on
front brake pads low
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine light on
front brake pads low
front lower arm bushes weak, ns wiper poor, front shocks soft
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear indicator bulbs getting abit faded
Exhaust system getting abit corroded and centre mounting starting to corroded and break away from pipe
N/S/R tyre starting to get low on tread
Rear Inner/Outer b/pads appear to be getting abit low
Both centre and front exhaust mounts corroded and broken away from pipe (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)
Both rear indicators getting abit faded
N/S/F tyre almost ON limits of tread wear
N/S/R tyre nearing limits of wear and getting abit cut at tread area
O/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread
front and rear brake discs rusty
n/s front sill edge damaged
n/s mirror glass missing
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 PXU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?
AE53 PXU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2003.
Is AE53 PXU safe to buy?
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