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AE53 PXX

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,764 mi
Last recorded68,764 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 PXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,764 miles

slight brake judder rear brakes

Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,764 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight brake judder rear brakes

Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,365 miles

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

engine managment light staying on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,291 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 58,291 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,632 miles

uneven wear showing on o/s rear brake disc

Fail 25 Oct 2010 51,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

uneven wear showing on o/s rear brake disc

Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2009 45,282 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2008 40,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,463 miles

unable to check n/s/rear safty belt fully due to child seat fitted

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 PXX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PXX, 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

How do I check the history of AE53 PXX?

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What year was AE53 PXX registered?

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

Is AE53 PXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 PXX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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