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AE53 YJC

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 88,192 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Oct 2014 88,192 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Jul 2013 78,009 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 78,009 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 68,863 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 68,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,518 miles

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

n/s/f wheel has a small amount of play

o/s/r door wouldn't open

Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,835 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,833 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 42,683 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,505 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 26,225 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 YJC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

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

Is AE53 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YJC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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