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AE53 PXU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,639 mi
Last recorded112,639 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 PXU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2019 112,639 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,914 miles

eml on

front tyres low on edges 195/65/15

near side rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jan 2017 97,986 miles

eml on

front discs worn

front pads low

front tyres worn on edges

rear indicators faided

Pass 23 Jan 2016 90,095 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 90,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 82,787 miles

engine light on

front brake pads low

Fail 17 Jan 2015 82,787 miles

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

engine light on

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Jan 2014 75,095 miles

front lower arm bushes weak, ns wiper poor, front shocks soft

Pass 27 Dec 2012 66,168 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,625 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 61,625 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,439 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 52,697 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 44,797 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 38,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,854 miles

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.

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 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.

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