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AE53 PYW

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,552 mi
Last recorded83,552 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 PYW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,552 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,045 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,947 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,191 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,858 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 68,100 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,377 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,348 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,476 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,579 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 41,950 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,219 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 35,219 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,728 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,791 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)

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 PYW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PYW, 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 PYW?

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What year was AE53 PYW registered?

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

Is AE53 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 PYW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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