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AE53 YMV

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,916 mi
Last recorded148,916 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 148,916 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 148,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 139,066 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 125,494 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to open n/s/r door

Fail 13 Dec 2014 125,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 3 Jan 2014 110,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,488 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,990 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly scored/corroded.

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Rear exhaust section starting to corrode

Slight damage to windscreen swept zone.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,700 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 54,700 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,054 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,706 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,187 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,658 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 YMV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

AE53 YMV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is AE53 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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