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AE53 YHX

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,123 mi
Last recorded85,123 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 85,123 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,648 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 81,369 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 81,369 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 May 2015 76,182 miles

centre exhaust mountingsupport broken - system is still adequately supported

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,889 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 73,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 71,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2013 71,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2012 70,229 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 70,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,840 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 61,840 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,237 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 61,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,638 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 56,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,680 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,563 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 YHX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

AE53 YHX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is AE53 YHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YHX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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