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AE53 YJU

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,144 mi
Last recorded118,144 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YJU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 118,144 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 115,516 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,656 miles

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

Front grill damage

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 101,948 miles

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

accident damage to front of vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2013 101,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

accident damage to front of vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,813 miles

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

engine management warning light on

front of vehicle has slight damage

Fail 15 Feb 2012 91,813 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management warning light on

front of vehicle has slight damage

Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,396 miles

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

both rear brake discs have slight wear

Pass 2 Feb 2010 66,015 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,394 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,165 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 YJU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

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

Is AE53 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YJU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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