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AE53 YLU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,739 mi
Last recorded167,739 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YLU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 167,739 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 157,259 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 148,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2016 134,515 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 134,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 111,470 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 104,163 miles

1/handbrake opperation notchy

2/front no.plate poor condition

3/undertray fitted

4/rear silencer outer skin corroded

5/slight binding o/s/r brake

6/slight wear front brake discs

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 104,163 miles

5/slight binding o/s/r brake

6/slight wear front brake discs

1/handbrake opperation notchy

2/front no.plate poor condition

3/undertray fitted

4/rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,845 miles

1/handbrake opperation notchy

2/o/s/f seatbelt slight fraying

3/front no.plate poor

4/both door mirror casings damaged

5/undertray fitted

6/slight corrosion rear silencer

7/front tyres getting low 3mm

8/slight wear in o/s steering rack spindle

9/slight wear front brake discs

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 84,250 miles

1/handbrake opperation notchy

2/door mirror damage

3/no.plate lights dim

4/undertray fitted

5/centre exhaust bracket/mount loose

6/slight wear o/s of steering rack

7/brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 84,250 miles

1/handbrake opperation notchy

2/door mirror damage

3/no.plate lights dim

4/undertray fitted

5/centre exhaust bracket/mount loose

6/slight wear o/s of steering rack

7/brake pad warning light on

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine tray fitted

os door mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2011 76,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet catch jamming

engine tray fitted

front brake pads look low

os door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,253 miles

1/Rear no plate deteriorated 2/Handbrake notchy in operation 3/Undershield fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2009 59,409 miles

1/Rear no plate deteriorated 2/Main undersheild fitted/damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 59,409 miles

1/Rear no plate deteriorated 2/Main undersheild fitted/damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2007 47,651 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,469 miles

1/undersheild fitted †2/n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 2.5mm outside edges †3/handbrake opperation notchy

Fail 20 Dec 2006 39,469 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

1/rear wiper blade split †2/undersheild fitted †3/n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 2.5mm outside edges †4/handbrake opperation notchy

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YLU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

AE53 YLU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is AE53 YLU safe to buy?

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