MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine tray fitted
os door mirror damaged
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
1/Rear no plate deteriorated 2/Handbrake notchy in operation 3/Undershield fitted at time of test
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)
1/Rear no plate deteriorated 2/Main undersheild fitted/damaged
1/undersheild fitted †2/n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 2.5mm outside edges †3/handbrake opperation notchy
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)
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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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