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AE53 YJX

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,588 mi
Last recorded134,588 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear quarter panels damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2020 134,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear quarter panels damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2019 124,857 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

driver's seat ripped

vehicle has accident damaged panels

Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,300 miles

exhaust leaking

exhaust mount broken

front discs corroded

n/s rear accident damage

Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 110,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,137 miles

o/s/r tyre soon

Fail 18 Jan 2016 104,137 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre soon

Pass 4 Mar 2015 101,367 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 101,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,625 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 85,625 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,373 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 77,373 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 69,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,173 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 62,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,659 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 52,659 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 49,294 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,478 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 YJX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX registered?

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

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