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AE53 YKU

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,648 mi
Last recorded83,648 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,648 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated but still secure

Pass 17 Jan 2020 83,595 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust deteriorated but exessive

all brake discs slightly corroded but not exsessive

Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,762 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 78,399 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 72,098 miles

Nearside Front WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Fail 27 Sep 2016 72,098 miles

Nearside Front WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1956515 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,423 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,505 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,309 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,250 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,272 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped.

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,403 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,268 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,853 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,467 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 23,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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 YKU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

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

Is AE53 YKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YKU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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