MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint tie bar (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle beam (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle beam (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear beam axle x2 (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear brake pads worn uneven
Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front brakes have slight fluctuation and brake pedal kicks back slightly on RBT
slight play in both front inner track rods found on turn plates
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front brakes have slight fluctuation and brake pedal kicks back slightly on RBT
slight play in both front inner track rods found on turn plates
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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AE53 YMG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 YMG, 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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AE53 YMG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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