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AE53 YMP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,453 mi
Last recorded178,453 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YMP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 178,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 164,463 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 150,356 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 136,071 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 128,966 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 122,728 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 116,987 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 110,410 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 103,575 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 103,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 96,542 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 90,602 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 84,277 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 75,924 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,427 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 68,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 58,959 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 48,995 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 48,995 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,628 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 YMP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YMP, 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 YMP registered?

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

Is AE53 YMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YMP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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