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AE53 PXY

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,455 mi
Last recorded97,455 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,455 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe and brackets broken, but not affect security of the system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System (Airbag) & EPC warning lamp does not illuminate - Obscured by tape at time of test

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 97,455 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe and brackets broken, but not affect security of the system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System (Airbag) & EPC warning lamp does not illuminate - Obscured by tape at time of test

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,522 miles

Engine management warning lamp is illuminated

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by tape at time of test (5.4.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,489 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 76,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Engine management light (MIL) illuminated

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,946 miles

EPC warning light is on indicating a fault in the system

Engine management light (MIL) is on indicating a fault in the system

Exhaust system (Front flexi/Cat) deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,701 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 50,698 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 46,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2010 40,912 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 35,524 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,545 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2007 26,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,415 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 PXY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PXY, 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 PXY registered?

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

Is AE53 PXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 PXY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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